US Bridges

RTE 97 over Halfway Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT SH 97 & SH 55 · Structure no. 000000001035360

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,162
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Halfway Brook is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesHalfway Brook
LocationJCT SH 97 & SH 55
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47704, -74.91036
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,162 (2016)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Halfway Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Halfway Brook carry?

About 1,162 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.