US Bridges

County Road 149 over Cattail Brook

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · 1.4 Miles SW of Liv Manor · Structure no. 000000003356090

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 149 over Cattail Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 149 over Cattail Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 872 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 149
CrossesCattail Brook
Location1.4 Miles SW of Liv Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88748, -74.83683
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic872 (2017)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 149 over Cattail Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 149 over Cattail Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 149 over Cattail Brook carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 149 over Cattail Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 149 over Cattail Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.