US Bridges

RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · In Long Eddy · Structure no. 000000001035440

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
813
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook is a concrete slab carrying RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 97
CrossesHoolihan Brook
LocationIn Long Eddy
RouteState Highway 97
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.8512, -75.13438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 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 closed18.6 mi (30 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$770,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook 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 Hoolihan Brook carry?

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

How long is RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 97 over Hoolihan Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.