US Bridges

Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.86 MI S from Junction O · Structure no. 000000002228820

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLake Shore Drive
CrossesWhite Lake Brook
Location0.86 MI S from Junction O
Coordinates41.66288, -74.81814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2017)
Projected traffic315 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$422,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Shore Drive over White Lake Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.