US Bridges

Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 500 West of Route 30 · Structure no. 000000003353180

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
851
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoxbury-Stratton
CrossesE Br Delaware River
Location500 West of Route 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.28396, -74.56685
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2021)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roxbury-Stratton 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 Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Roxbury-Stratton over E Br Delaware River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.