RTE 55 over Neversink River
FairSullivan County, New York · JCT RTE 55 + Neversink R · Structure no. 000000001027060
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 283 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,724
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Neversink River is a steel arch - deck carrying RTE 55 over Neversink River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 72 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 6 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 2,724 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Neversink River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is RTE 55 over Neversink River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Neversink River carry?
About 2,724 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Neversink River?
The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Neversink River?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.