US Bridges

River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · At Hale Eddy · Structure no. 000000003352290

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
659
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 659 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 923 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRiver Road
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
LocationAt Hale Eddy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00301, -75.38366
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic659 (2018)
Projected traffic923 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 659 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.