Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek
FairDelaware County, New York · 1.1 MI E of Meridale · Structure no. 000000003352920
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Hill Road over Ouleout 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Hill Road over Ouleout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.