US Bridges

County Road 37 over Vly Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · .5 Mile N of Fleishmanns · Structure no. 000000003352990

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Vly Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Vly Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 535 by 2037. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesVly Creek
Location.5 Mile N of Fleishmanns
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16838, -74.51913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2017)
Projected traffic535 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Vly Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 37 over Vly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Vly Creek carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Vly Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Vly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.