US Bridges

County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.4 MI SE of Mountaindale · Structure no. 000000003355610

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 55
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location1.4 MI SE of Mountaindale
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.67666, -74.51497
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2020)
Projected traffic214 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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$588,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 55 over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.