US Bridges

E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Franklin · Structure no. 000000003352370

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Handsome Brk RD
CrossesE Handsome Brook
Location0.7 MI SE of Franklin
Coordinates42.33228, -75.15429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2019)
Projected traffic134 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns E Handsome Brk RD over E Handsome Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.