US Bridges

Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.1 MI SW of Liv Manor · Structure no. 000000003356100

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
872
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesShandelee Road
CrossesCattail Brook
Location1.1 MI SW of Liv Manor
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.89202, -74.83507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Shandelee Road over Cattail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook carry?

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

How long is Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Shandelee Road over Cattail Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.