US Bridges

RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.4 MI NE of Woodbourne · Structure no. 000000001025000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,278
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 42
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.4 MI NE of Woodbourne
RouteState Highway 42
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.78281, -74.58426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2020)
Projected traffic1,333 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$751,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 42 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.