US Bridges

Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 1.1 MI S of Jeffersonvlle · Structure no. 000000003356480

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck is a masonry arch - deck carrying Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1850, so it is 175 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 129 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSickmiller Road
CrossesE Br Callicoon Ck
Location1.1 MI S of Jeffersonvlle
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76487, -74.94222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$305,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Sickmiller Road over E Br Callicoon Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.