US Bridges

Ackerman Road over Smith Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 3 Mile N. of Narrowsburg · Structure no. 000000002271350

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ackerman Road over Smith Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ackerman Road over Smith Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAckerman Road
CrossesSmith Brook
Location3 Mile N. of Narrowsburg
Coordinates41.63867, -75.04601
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$123,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ackerman Road over Smith Brook built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ackerman Road over Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ackerman Road over Smith Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ackerman Road over Smith Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Ackerman Road over Smith Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.