US Bridges

Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.3 MI W of Briscoe · Structure no. 000000002228780

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 96 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaim Road
CrossesBriscoe Lake Outlet
Location0.3 MI W of Briscoe
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76514, -74.88355
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic7 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$274,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Baim Road over Briscoe Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.