US Bridges

East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Lowes Corners · Structure no. 000000003229160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Mountain Road
CrossesTrib Roundout Creek
Location1.3 MI E of Lowes Corners
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.86684, -74.48563
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2018)
Projected traffic78 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$527,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek built?

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

What condition is East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek 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 East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East Mountain Road over Trib Roundout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.