US Bridges

Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.3 MI N of Hartwood · Structure no. 000000003355820

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBush Kill Road
CrossesBush Kill
Location2.3 MI N of Hartwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.56988, -74.67372
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2017)
Projected traffic428 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Kill Road over Bush Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.