US Bridges

County Road 17 over Horton Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · At Horton · Structure no. 000000003353610

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
326
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Horton Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Horton Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 326 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesHorton Brook
LocationAt Horton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97295, -75.01689
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2020)
Projected traffic456 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$570,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Horton Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Horton Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Horton Brook carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Horton Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Horton Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.