US Bridges

Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.1 Mi. N. of Harvard · Structure no. 000000003352740

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesHouck Mountain RD
CrossesBaxter Brook
Location1.1 Mi. N. of Harvard
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03975, -75.11206
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic113 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 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$983,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Houck Mountain RD over Baxter Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.