US Bridges

County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · JCT CR 142 & SH 55 · Structure no. 000000003356020

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,425
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,395 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 142
CrossesSwan Lake Outlet
LocationJCT CR 142 & SH 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.75309, -74.78225
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,425 (2016)
Projected traffic3,395 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$956,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet carry?

About 2,425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 142 over Swan Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.