Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000003353210
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk 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 Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hardscrabble Road over Pleasant Vlley Bk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.