US Bridges

Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · At Hobart near SH 10 · Structure no. 000000003353350

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
533
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCornell Avenue
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
LocationAt Hobart near SH 10
Coordinates42.37309, -74.66733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2020)
Projected traffic746 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornell Avenue 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Cornell Avenue over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.