US Bridges

Readburn Road over Read Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 1 MI South of Readburn · Structure no. 000000003352670

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Readburn Road over Read Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Readburn Road over Read Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesReadburn Road
CrossesRead Creek
Location1 MI South of Readburn
Coordinates41.98403, -75.16927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2019)
Projected traffic143 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Readburn Road over Read Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Readburn Road over Read 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Readburn Road over Read Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Readburn Road over Read Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Readburn Road over Read Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.