US Bridges

Benton Avenue over East Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 350 Ft W of North Street · Structure no. 000000003353462

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton Avenue over East Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benton Avenue over East Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBenton Avenue
CrossesEast Brook
Location350 Ft W of North Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16921, -75.12644
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$763,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benton Avenue over East Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton Avenue over East 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Benton Avenue over East Brook carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Benton Avenue over East Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Benton Avenue over East Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.