US Bridges

Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · .9 MI NW of Kenoza Lake · Structure no. 000000003356490

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 125 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWelsh Road
CrossesE B Callicoon Creek
Location.9 MI NW of Kenoza Lake
Coordinates41.74573, -74.96199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.