US Bridges

County Road 33 over Center Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In West Harpersfield · Structure no. 000000003352750

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Center Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over Center Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 30 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesCenter Brook
LocationIn West Harpersfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.43399, -74.72377
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2016)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$987,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Center Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Road 33 over Center 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Center Brook carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Center Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Center Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.