US Bridges

Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In Delancey · Structure no. 000000003352460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
949
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2036. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesAndes-Delancy RD
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
LocationIn Delancey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20818, -74.97609
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2016)
Projected traffic1,329 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andes-Delancy RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Andes-Delancy RD over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.