US Bridges

Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River

Poor

Delaware County, New York · South End Wawaka Lake · Structure no. 000000003353150

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBragg Hollow Road
CrossesE Br Delaware River
LocationSouth End Wawaka Lake
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.20835, -74.60124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2017)
Projected traffic395 by 2037
Trucks14%
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$738,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bragg Hollow Road over E Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.