US Bridges

RTE 97 over Hankins Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 50 MI NW JCT Rts 97 + 17B · Structure no. 000000001035420

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Hankins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying RTE 97 over Hankins Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesHankins Creek
Location50 MI NW JCT Rts 97 + 17B
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.81422, -75.08992
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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic813 (2018)
Projected traffic848 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Hankins Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Hankins Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Hankins Creek carry?

About 813 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RTE 97 over Hankins Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Hankins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.