US Bridges

Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream

Good

Sullivan County, New York · At South Fallsburg · Structure no. 000000002228900

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,518
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream is a concrete frame carrying Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,878 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPleasant Vlley RD
CrossesSheldrake Stream
LocationAt South Fallsburg
Coordinates41.71266, -74.6324
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2018)
Projected traffic1,878 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$476,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Vlley RD over Sheldrake Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.