US Bridges

RTE 55 over Halfway Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .3 Mile South of Eldred · Structure no. 000000003355350

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,803
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 55 over Halfway Brook is a concrete frame carrying RTE 55 over Halfway 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 55
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location.3 Mile South of Eldred
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52433, -74.88584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2020)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 55 over Halfway Brook built?

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

What condition is RTE 55 over Halfway Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 55 over Halfway Brook carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 55 over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 55 over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.