US Bridges

RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 7.3MI N.Inters Rts 97&17B · Structure no. 000000001035430

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
749 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 813 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesViaduct Road Basket Bro
Location7.3MI N.Inters Rts 97&17B
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.84472, -75.11354
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length749 ft (228.3 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$9.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro carry?

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

How long is RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro?

The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Viaduct Road Basket Bro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.