US Bridges

Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Leonta · Structure no. 000000003352430

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChamberlain Hl RD
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location1.1 MI NE of Leonta
Coordinates42.37231, -75.1153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic119 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek built?

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

What condition is Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlain Hl RD over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.