US Bridges

RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson

Good

Washington County, New York · 2.2 MI E JCT US 4 & SH196 · Structure no. 000000001039810

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson in Washington 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,416 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 196
CrossesDelaware & Hudson
Location2.2 MI E JCT US 4 & SH196
RouteState Highway 196
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.3047, -73.54404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,928 (2020)
Projected traffic8,416 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson built?

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

What condition is RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson carry?

About 6,928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 196 over Delaware & Hudson?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.