US Bridges

S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 0.1 MI S of JCT County Hw · Structure no. 000000003352780

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 123 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2036. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesS Worcestr Hll RD
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT County Hw
Coordinates42.51554, -74.74369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic112 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Worcestr Hll RD over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.