US Bridges

Hartwood Road over Bush Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Hartwood · Structure no. 000000003355510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartwood Road over Bush Kill is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hartwood Road over Bush Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesHartwood Road
CrossesBush Kill
LocationAt Hartwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53573, -74.68415
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2017)
Projected traffic605 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartwood Road over Bush Kill built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartwood Road over Bush Kill 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 Hartwood Road over Bush Kill carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hartwood Road over Bush Kill?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hartwood Road over Bush Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.