US Bridges

CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.2 MI S of Old RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000003355980

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,783
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 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 5 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 1,783 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2038. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Old RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93049, -74.91469
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,783 (2018)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek carry?

About 1,783 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.