US Bridges

Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.6 MI SE of JCT NY-28 & · Structure no. 000000003353530

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv 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 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThompson Cross RD
CrossesLitt Delaware Rv
Location2.6 MI SE of JCT NY-28 &
Coordinates42.25243, -74.90095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2017)
Projected traffic97 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv built?

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

What condition is Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Cross RD over Litt Delaware Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.