US Bridges

County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.3M S of OLDRT17&WILCRK · Structure no. 000000003356110

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,839
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 2,839 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesCounty Road 149
CrossesLitt Beaver Kill
Location0.3M S of OLDRT17&WILCRK
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.90043, -74.8285
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,839 (2017)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill carry?

About 2,839 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 149 over Litt Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.