US Bridges

Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.8 MI E of Mileses · Structure no. 000000003356650

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman Hill Road
CrossesHankins Creek
Location0.8 MI E of Mileses
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.83404, -75.05031
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2019)
Projected traffic251 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$579,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Newman Hill Road over Hankins 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Newman Hill Road over Hankins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.