US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv

Good

Delaware County, New York · In Stamford · Structure no. 000000003370910

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesW Br Delaware Riv
LocationIn Stamford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40508, -74.62474
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2020)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$188,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over W Br Delaware Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.