US Bridges

County Road 173 over Neversink River

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Bridgeville · Structure no. 000000003356220

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 173 over Neversink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 173 over Neversink River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 844 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 173
CrossesNeversink River
LocationAt Bridgeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.63418, -74.61885
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2017)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 173 over Neversink River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 173 over Neversink River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 173 over Neversink River carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Road 173 over Neversink River?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 173 over Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.