US Bridges

Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Briscoe · Structure no. 000000003228790

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl is a wood or timber slab carrying Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 246 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHuff Road
CrossesBriscoe Lake Outl
Location1.4 MI W of Briscoe
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.77099, -74.90427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic246 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$287,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Huff Road over Briscoe Lake Outl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.