US Bridges

County Road 35 over Willow Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In Sidney Center · Structure no. 000000003353250

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Willow Brook is a concrete slab carrying County Road 35 over Willow Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesWillow Brook
LocationIn Sidney Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28999, -75.25723
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$775,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 35 over Willow Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 35 over Willow Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Willow Brook carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Willow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Willow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.