US Bridges

Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Lowes Corners · Structure no. 000000002256890

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk is a steel culvert carrying Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Loaf Road
CrossesTrib Sugarloaf Bk
LocationAt Lowes Corners
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.86857, -74.51097
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sugar Loaf Road over Trib Sugarloaf Bk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.