Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River
PoorClosed to trafficSullivan County, New York · 29 MI S of Cochecton · Structure no. 000000005228740
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 467 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River is a steel truss - thru carrying Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 124 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2032. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Skinners Falls Ny 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River?
The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 232 ft (70.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Skinners Falls Ny over Delaware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.