US Bridges

Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1 Mile N of Lowes Corners · Structure no. 000000002256900

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk is a steel culvert carrying Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSugar Loaf Road
CrossesTrb Sugarloaf Brk
Location1 Mile N of Lowes Corners
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.87822, -74.51117
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$268,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk carry?

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

How long is Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sugar Loaf Road over Trb Sugarloaf Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.