US Bridges

Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.7 Miles South of Bovina · Structure no. 000000003369470

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook is a wood or timber other carrying Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSeedorf Road
CrossesCoulter Brook
Location1.7 Miles South of Bovina
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.24494, -74.74414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2018)
Projected traffic29 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$680,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seedorf Road over Coulter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Seedorf Road over Coulter Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.