US Bridges

Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Roxbury · Structure no. 000000003353510

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 years old, older 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBriggs Road
CrossesE Br Delaware Rvr
Location1.5 MI SW of Roxbury
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.26813, -74.58353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$556,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Briggs Road over E 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Briggs Road over E Br Delaware Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.