US Bridges

Finch Street over Cattail Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · Finch Street · Structure no. 000000002229230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finch Street over Cattail Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finch Street over Cattail Brook 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 88 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFinch Street
CrossesCattail Brook
LocationFinch Street
Coordinates41.89816, -74.83168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2019)
Projected traffic123 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finch Street over Cattail Brook built?

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

What condition is Finch Street over Cattail 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 2024.

How much traffic does Finch Street over Cattail Brook carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Finch Street over Cattail Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Finch Street over Cattail Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.