US Bridges

County Road 53 over Neversink River

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · In Fallsburg · Structure no. 000000003355530

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,352
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 53 over Neversink River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 53 over Neversink River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,147 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 53
CrossesNeversink River
LocationIn Fallsburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.73024, -74.60392
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2021)
Projected traffic4,147 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 53 over Neversink River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 53 over Neversink River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 53 over Neversink River carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 53 over Neversink River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 53 over Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.