US Bridges

Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.1 MI North of N Branch · Structure no. 000000002228860

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Brook Road over Buck 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBuck Brook Road
CrossesBuck Brook
Location2.1 MI North of N Branch
Coordinates41.83661, -74.98128
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2019)
Projected traffic216 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$408,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook built?

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

What condition is Buck Brook Road over Buck 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 Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.