US Bridges

Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .7 Mile SW of Roscoe · Structure no. 000000003355770

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
693
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 693 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesTennanah Lake RD
CrossesAbe Wood Brook
Location.7 Mile SW of Roscoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91829, -74.93177
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$763,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tennanah Lake RD over Abe Wood Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.