US Bridges

Mead Street over West Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · Downtown Walton · Structure no. 000000003353470

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,466
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mead Street over West Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mead Street over West Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1995, 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 5 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 1,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,052 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMead Street
CrossesWest Brook
LocationDowntown Walton
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1715, -75.13126
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,466 (2018)
Projected traffic2,052 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$964,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mead Street over West Brook built?

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

What condition is Mead Street over West 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 Mead Street over West Brook carry?

About 1,466 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mead Street over West Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mead Street over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.