US Bridges

Kittle Road over Mill Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 MI SW of Margretville · Structure no. 000000003353560

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kittle Road over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kittle Road over Mill Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 3 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKittle Road
CrossesMill Brook
Location4.5 MI SW of Margretville
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08396, -74.67981
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (2018)
Projected traffic4 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$466,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kittle Road over Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Kittle Road over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Kittle Road over Mill Brook carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Kittle Road over Mill Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kittle Road over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.