US Bridges

Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · TH44-OFF CR92 at Roscoe · Structure no. 000000002229220

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPunchbowl Road
CrossesAbe Wood Brook
LocationTH44-OFF CR92 at Roscoe
Coordinates41.93269, -74.91992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Punchbowl Road over Abe Wood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.