US Bridges

County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In Fishs Eddy · Structure no. 000000003352620

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 124 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 554 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 776 by 2036. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 28
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
LocationIn Fishs Eddy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96618, -75.18067
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2016)
Projected traffic776 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 28 over E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 28 over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.