US Bridges

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.8 MI N of Horton · Structure no. 000000003353570

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 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
Location1.8 MI N of Horton
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99489, -75.00715
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 July 2024.

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

About 143 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Horton Brook Road over Horton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.