US Bridges

Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · Cooley RD Ext/Lit. Coddin · Structure no. 000000001079490

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesShort Avenue
CrossesLittle Coddington Creek
LocationCooley RD Ext/Lit. Coddin
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.85527, -74.76027
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Avenue over Little Coddington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Short Avenue over Little Coddington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.