US Bridges

County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · In East Sidney · Structure no. 000000003353260

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 52 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 5 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesOuleout Creek
LocationIn East Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33042, -75.23184
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic388 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is County Road 44 over Ouleout 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.