US Bridges

RTE 97 over Beaver Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT SH 97 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001035370

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,533
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Beaver Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,599 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location2.2 MI W JCT SH 97 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.48225, -74.95033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2020)
Projected traffic1,599 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Beaver Brook carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.