US Bridges

Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.3 MI S of Treadwell · Structure no. 000000003352360

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
689
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 66 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesTreadwell-Fras RD
CrossesRoaring Brook
Location0.3 MI S of Treadwell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33915, -75.04897
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2018)
Projected traffic965 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Treadwell-Fras RD over Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.