US Bridges

County Road 33 over Kortright Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 5.8 MI N of Bloomville · Structure no. 000000003352810

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Kortright Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 33 over Kortright Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesKortright Creek
Location5.8 MI N of Bloomville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41605, -74.79432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2017)
Projected traffic746 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Kortright Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 33 over Kortright Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Kortright Creek carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Kortright Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Kortright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.