US Bridges

RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn

Fair

Essex County, New York · South of Crown Point · Structure no. 000000001050050

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,613 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 185
CrossesDelaware & Hdsn
LocationSouth of Crown Point
RouteState Highway 185
CountyEssex County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.99728, -73.4478
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,388 (2021)
Projected traffic3,613 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn carry?

About 3,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 185 over Delaware & Hdsn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.