US Bridges

Kelso Road over Kortright Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .7 MI SE of East Meredith · Structure no. 000000003352940

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelso Road over Kortright Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelso Road over Kortright Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKelso Road
CrossesKortright Creek
Location.7 MI SE of East Meredith
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.41705, -74.87391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic221 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$970,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelso Road over Kortright Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelso Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kelso Road over Kortright Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kelso Road over Kortright Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Kelso Road over Kortright Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.