US Bridges

Stege Road over Halfway Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .8 Mile NE of Eldred · Structure no. 000000002229010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stege Road over Halfway Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Stege Road over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 169 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesStege Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location.8 Mile NE of Eldred
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53744, -74.87392
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2018)
Projected traffic237 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$421,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stege Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Stege Road over Halfway Brook 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 Stege Road over Halfway Brook carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stege Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Stege Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.