US Bridges

Grooville Road over Sprague Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 3.3 Miles NW of Debruce · Structure no. 000000002229180

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grooville Road over Sprague Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Grooville Road over Sprague Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGrooville Road
CrossesSprague Brook
Location3.3 Miles NW of Debruce
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93948, -74.76794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic353 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grooville Road over Sprague Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grooville Road over Sprague 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grooville Road over Sprague Brook carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grooville Road over Sprague Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Grooville Road over Sprague Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.