US Bridges

Erpf Road over Dry Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 2.2 MI E of Margaretville · Structure no. 000000003353050

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erpf Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erpf Road over Dry Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesErpf Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location2.2 MI E of Margaretville
Coordinates42.14072, -74.60371
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic62 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erpf Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erpf Road over Dry Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Erpf Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Erpf Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Erpf Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.