US Bridges

Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek

Good

Lewis County, New York · 0.6 Mi. S. of Highmarket · Structure no. 000000002220490

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek in Lewis County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSullivan Road
CrossesSucker Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Highmarket
Coordinates43.57711, -75.5228
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic43 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$389,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Road over Sucker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.