US Bridges

Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 6 Miles West of Walton · Structure no. 000000003353400

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBruce Latourette
CrossesLoomis Brook
Location6 Miles West of Walton
Coordinates42.1738, -75.24237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$310,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruce Latourette 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bruce Latourette over Loomis Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.