RTE 42 over Black Brook
FairSullivan County, New York · 7.0 MI S JCT Rts 42 & 17 · Structure no. 000000001024980
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,017
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Black Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 42 over Black Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,017 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,029 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Black Brook built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 42 over Black Brook 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Black Brook carry?
About 2,017 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Black Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Black Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.