US Bridges

County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.5 MI S of Morsston · Structure no. 000000003356060

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 561 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 146
CrossesLittle Beaverkill
Location0.5 MI S of Morsston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88041, -74.80892
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2018)
Projected traffic785 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 146 over Little Beaverkill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.