RTE 42 over Neversink River
PoorSullivan County, New York · 0.3MI NE JCT SH 42 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001024990
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,826
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Neversink River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 42 over Neversink River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 9,826 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,022 by 2041. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Neversink River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 42 over Neversink 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Neversink River carry?
About 9,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Neversink River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Neversink River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.