US Bridges

East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River

Fair

Delaware County, New York · At Kelly Corners · Structure no. 000000003353120

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 49 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Hubble Hill R
CrossesE Br Delaware River
LocationAt Kelly Corners
Coordinates42.18304, -74.60173
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic347 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$830,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is East Hubble Hill R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns East Hubble Hill R over E Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.