US Bridges

Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.7 MI S of Claryville · Structure no. 000000003355410

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 5 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 74.6 mi (120 km).

CarriesClaryville Road
CrossesBungalow Brook
Location0.7 MI S of Claryville
Coordinates41.90974, -74.57417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic602 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed74.6 mi (120 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Claryville Road over Bungalow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.