US Bridges

Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr

Poor

Delaware County, New York · 1.3 MI N of Halcottsville · Structure no. 000000003353190

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld River Road
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location1.3 MI N of Halcottsville
Coordinates42.22735, -74.59475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2021)
Projected traffic157 by 2041
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old River Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.