RTE 55 over Halfway Brook
PoorSullivan County, New York · .5 Mile N of Barryville · Structure no. 000000003355340
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,455
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Halfway Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 55 over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,455 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Halfway Brook built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 55 over Halfway Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Halfway Brook carry?
About 1,455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Halfway Brook?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Halfway Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.