US Bridges

CR 49 over Neversink River

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · In Oakland Valley · Structure no. 000000003355520

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 49 over Neversink River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 49 over Neversink River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2036. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesCR 49
CrossesNeversink River
LocationIn Oakland Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.50469, -74.64783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2016)
Projected traffic854 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 49 over Neversink River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 49 over Neversink River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 49 over Neversink River carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 49 over Neversink River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 49 over Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.