US Bridges

Main Street over Vly Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · Half Mile NW Route 28 · Structure no. 000000003353160

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Vly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Vly Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesVly Creek
LocationHalf Mile NW Route 28
Coordinates42.15569, -74.52598
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2017)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2037
Trucks8%
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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Vly Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Vly Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Vly Creek carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Vly Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Vly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.