US Bridges

Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 1 MI N of Summitville · Structure no. 000000002267930

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2014. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTown Road 70
CrossesDel & Hudsn Canal
Location1 MI N of Summitville
Coordinates41.63189, -74.4526
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (1994)
Projected traffic60 by 2014
Trucks10%
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$235,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal 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 Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Town Road 70 over Del & Hudsn Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.