US Bridges

Fair Street over E Br Delaware River

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In Margaretville · Structure no. 000000003353060

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,452
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Street over E Br Delaware River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fair Street over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,033 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFair Street
CrossesE Br Delaware River
LocationIn Margaretville
Coordinates42.14472, -74.65315
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2021)
Projected traffic2,033 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Street over E Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Street over E Br Delaware River 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 Fair Street over E Br Delaware River carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fair Street over E Br Delaware River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Street over E Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.