US Bridges

Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Forestburg · Structure no. 000000003355490

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSackett Lake Road
CrossesOutlet Lees Pond
Location2.7 MI NW of Forestburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.58111, -74.75711
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2019)
Projected traffic372 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$326,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sackett Lake Road over Outlet Lees Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.