US Bridges

East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Hawleys · Structure no. 000000003352480

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,021
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,021 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2036. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesEast River Road
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location0.2 MI S of Hawleys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1753, -75.01751
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,021 (2016)
Projected traffic1,429 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East River Road 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 East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 1,021 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.