US Bridges

County Road 47 over Loomis Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 Miles West of Walton · Structure no. 000000003353390

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Loomis Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying County Road 47 over Loomis Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesLoomis Brook
Location4.5 Miles West of Walton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19566, -75.22114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic283 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Loomis Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Loomis Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Loomis Brook carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Loomis Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Loomis Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.