US Bridges

Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Narrowsburg · Structure no. 000000005228730

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
426 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,565
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River is a steel arch - deck carrying Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 years old, older 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,987 by 2032. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNarrowsburg Ny Da
CrossesDelaware River
LocationAt Narrowsburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.60966, -75.06169
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2022)
Projected traffic3,987 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Narrowsburg Ny Da over Delaware River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.