US Bridges

County Road 18 over Roses Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Hobart · Structure no. 000000003353300

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Roses Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 18 over Roses Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 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 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesRoses Brook
Location4.5 MI SW of Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.33572, -74.73934
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2021)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Roses Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Road 18 over Roses 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Roses Brook carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Roses Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Roses Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.