US Bridges

Bridge Street over Delaware River

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 0.13 MI from Junction of · Structure no. 000000001091670

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
958 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,322
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Delaware River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Delaware River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,851 by 2022. The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesDelaware River
Location0.13 MI from Junction of
Coordinates41.76528, -75.06051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length958 ft (292 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,322 (2002)
Projected traffic1,851 by 2022
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Delaware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Delaware River carry?

About 1,322 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Delaware River?

The structure is 958 ft (292 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.