US Bridges

North Branch Road over Buck Brook

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · At North Branch · Structure no. 000000003355940

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Branch Road over Buck Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Branch Road over Buck Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Branch Road
CrossesBuck Brook
LocationAt North Branch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.80434, -74.99445
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$762,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Branch Road over Buck Brook built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Branch Road over Buck Brook carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is North Branch Road over Buck Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Branch Road over Buck Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.