FITCHES BRIDGE RD
Carrying FITCHES BRIDGE RD over W BR DELAWARE RIVER
2 MI NE OF DELHI, Delaware, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FITCHES BRIDGE RD
The FITCHES BRIDGE RD bridge in Delaware, New York carries FITCHES BRIDGE RD over W BR DELAWARE RIVER. It was built in 1870, making it 156 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 295 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FITCHES BRIDGE RD compares
Live comparison across New York.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1870
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 30.8 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 295 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003352270
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
FITCHES BRIDGE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
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- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FITCHES BRIDGE RD?
FITCHES BRIDGE RD in Delaware, New York has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FITCHES BRIDGE RD inspected?
FITCHES BRIDGE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 295 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FITCHES BRIDGE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FITCHES BRIDGE RD?
FITCHES BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FITCHES BRIDGE RD?
FITCHES BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FITCHES BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
FITCHES BRIDGE RD was built in 1870, making it 156 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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