US Bridges

RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 73 MI N JCT Rts 97 + 52 · Structure no. 000000001035400

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,319
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,319 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesMitchell Pond Brk
Location73 MI N JCT Rts 97 + 52
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68462, -75.04731
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,319 (2020)
Projected traffic1,375 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$849,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk 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 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk carry?

About 1,319 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns RTE 97 over Mitchell Pond Brk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.