US Bridges

Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 2.4 MI E of Long Eddy · Structure no. 000000003356620

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesBasket Road
CrossesN Br Basket Creek
Location2.4 MI E of Long Eddy
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.8596, -75.09608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic78 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$572,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Basket Road over N Br Basket 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Basket Road over N Br Basket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.