US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .2 Mile S of Woodbourne · Structure no. 000000002228940

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesTrb Neversink Rvr
Location.2 Mile S of Woodbourne
Coordinates41.75562, -74.5955
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2018)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Drive over Trb Neversink Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.