US Bridges

North Branch Road over Calkins Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .5 Mile N of Hortonville · Structure no. 000000003355920

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
883
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Branch Road over Calkins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Branch Road over Calkins Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesNorth Branch Road
CrossesCalkins Creek
Location.5 Mile N of Hortonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.77109, -75.02743
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 inspectionMay 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 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 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 span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2017)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2037
Trucks6%
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$927,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Branch Road over Calkins Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Branch Road over Calkins Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does North Branch Road over Calkins Creek carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Branch Road over Calkins Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns North Branch Road over Calkins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.