US Bridges

Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 1.9 MI N of Burlingham · Structure no. 000000002229120

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
793
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill is a concrete frame carrying Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesWalker Valley RD
CrossesTrib Platte Kill
Location1.9 MI N of Burlingham
Coordinates41.61641, -74.3862
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2040
Trucks5%
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$203,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Valley RD over Trib Platte Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.