RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek
FairSullivan County, New York · 01 MI E JCT Rts 55A + 55 · Structure no. 000000001027070
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 689
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 55 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 55 over Chestnut Creek carry?
About 689 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Chestnut Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.