US Bridges

River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .5 Mile S of Bloomville · Structure no. 000000003353360

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 30 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesW Br Delaware Rvr
Location.5 Mile S of Bloomville
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32861, -74.80359
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2017)
Projected traffic675 by 2037
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is River Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over W Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.