US Bridges

Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 3 MI NW of Forestburg · Structure no. 000000003355500

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt 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 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSackett Lake Road
CrossesRudick Pond Outlt
Location3 MI NW of Forestburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.58494, -74.75487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$798,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt built?

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

What condition is Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt 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 Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt carry?

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

How long is Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sackett Lake Road over Rudick Pond Outlt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.