US Bridges

Obernburg Road over Buck Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.1 MI N of North Branch · Structure no. 000000003355810

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obernburg Road over Buck Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Obernburg Road over Buck Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,002 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesObernburg Road
CrossesBuck Brook
Location0.1 MI N of North Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.81014, -74.99043
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2018)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Obernburg Road over Buck Brook built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obernburg Road over Buck Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Obernburg Road over Buck Brook carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Obernburg Road over Buck Brook?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Obernburg Road over Buck Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.