US Bridges

County Road 36 over Batavia Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.4 MI E of Kelly Corners · Structure no. 000000003352970

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Batavia Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 36 over Batavia Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 582 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesBatavia Kill
Location0.4 MI E of Kelly Corners
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.18188, -74.59168
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2020)
Projected traffic815 by 2040
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Batavia Kill built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Batavia Kill 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Batavia Kill carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Batavia Kill?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 36 over Batavia Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.