US Bridges

West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R.

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Claryville · Structure no. 000000003356160

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R. in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2037. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWest Branch Road
CrossesE.Br.Neversink R.
LocationAt Claryville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.91867, -74.57248
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2017)
Projected traffic585 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R. carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R.?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Branch Road over E.Br.Neversink R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.