US Bridges

County Road 32 over Mill Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 Miles NW of Glen Spey · Structure no. 000000003355450

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,326
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Mill Brook 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 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2037. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesMill Brook
Location1.5 Miles NW of Glen Spey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49019, -74.83822
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2017)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Mill Brook built?

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

What condition is County Road 32 over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Mill Brook carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Mill Brook?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.