US Bridges

Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.0 MI N of North Branch · Structure no. 000000003356370

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 216 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBuck Brook Road
CrossesBuck Brook
Location2.0 MI N of North Branch
Coordinates41.83535, -74.98173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2019)
Projected traffic216 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$666,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Brook Road over Buck Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.