US Bridges

South Road over Basher Kill

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Wurtsboro · Structure no. 000000003229110

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Road over Basher Kill is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Road over Basher Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Road
CrossesBasher Kill
Location0.2 MI S of Wurtsboro
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.56132, -74.48455
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$307,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Road over Basher Kill built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Road over Basher Kill 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 South Road over Basher Kill carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is South Road over Basher Kill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns South Road over Basher Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.