US Bridges

County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Bridgeville · Structure no. 000000003356170

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,363
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,363 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,635 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 161
CrossesKiamesha Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Bridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66986, -74.62542
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,363 (2020)
Projected traffic6,635 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$906,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek carry?

About 5,363 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 161 over Kiamesha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.