US Bridges

Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · In Long Eddy · Structure no. 000000003356660

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook is a wood or timber slab carrying Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAcid Factory Road
CrossesPea Brook
LocationIn Long Eddy
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.8527, -75.13724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic14 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$409,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook 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 Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Acid Factory Road over Pea Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.