US Bridges

RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT Rts 97&17B · Structure no. 000000001035410

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
909 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,528
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,528 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,594 by 2041. The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesJefferson Street Callic
LocationJCT Rts 97&17B
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76303, -75.0528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length909 ft (277.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,528 (2017)
Projected traffic1,594 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic carry?

About 1,528 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic?

The structure is 909 ft (277.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Jefferson Street Callic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.