US Bridges

County Road 44 over Susquehanna River

Good

Delaware County, New York · S of RTE.7 at Wells Br.St · Structure no. 000000003367400

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 44 over Susquehanna River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 44 over Susquehanna River in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2037. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 44
CrossesSusquehanna River
LocationS of RTE.7 at Wells Br.St
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.36631, -75.24553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2017)
Projected traffic977 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 44 over Susquehanna River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 44 over Susquehanna River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 44 over Susquehanna River carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 44 over Susquehanna River?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 44 over Susquehanna River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.