County Road 43 over Black Brook
FairSullivan County, New York · .8 MI NW of Forestburg · Structure no. 000000003355480
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,009
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 43 over Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 43 over Black Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,009 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,413 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 43 over Black Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 43 over Black 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 43 over Black Brook carry?
About 1,009 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Road 43 over Black Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 43 over Black Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.