RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek
FairSullivan County, New York · At Grahamsville · Structure no. 000000001025010
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,278
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,333 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek carry?
About 1,278 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.