US Bridges

RTE 97 over Ten Mile River

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.9 MI S JCT SH 97 & SH 5 · Structure no. 000000001035380

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
727
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Ten Mile River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Ten Mile River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 727 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRTE 97
CrossesTen Mile River
Location2.9 MI S JCT SH 97 & SH 5
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.57056, -75.01084
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2016)
Projected traffic758 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Ten Mile River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Ten Mile River carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.