US Bridges

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Horton · Structure no. 000000003353550

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesHorton Brook Road
CrossesHorton Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Horton
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97923, -75.01459
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2017)
Projected traffic221 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$921,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horton Brook Road over Horton 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.