US Bridges

County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 3.3 MI SW of Hobart · Structure no. 000000003353310

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr is a masonry arch - deck carrying County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 938 by 2038. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 18
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location3.3 MI SW of Hobart
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.34365, -74.71976
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic938 by 2038
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 18 over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.