US Bridges

Clove Road over Town Brook

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Hobart · Structure no. 000000003353320

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clove Road over Town Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clove Road over Town Brook 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesClove Road
CrossesTown Brook
Location0.4 MI S of Hobart
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36123, -74.66204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic178 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clove Road over Town Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Clove Road over Town 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clove Road over Town Brook carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Clove Road over Town Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Road over Town Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.