County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk
FairDelaware County, New York · 3 MI SE of JCT NY-357 & C · Structure no. 000000003352340
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,564 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over W Br Handsome Brk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.