US Bridges

Proctor Road over Halfway Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Eldred · Structure no. 000000003355460

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,326
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Proctor Road over Halfway Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Proctor Road over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesProctor Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
LocationAt Eldred
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52619, -74.88273
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$893,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Proctor Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Proctor Road over Halfway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Proctor Road over Halfway Brook carry?

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

How long is Proctor Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Proctor Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.