US Bridges

Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.1 MI NE of Barryville · Structure no. 000000003356670

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Brook Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
Location1.1 MI NE of Barryville
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.49207, -74.90017
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2017)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$745,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Old Brook Road over Halfway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook carry?

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

How long is Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brook Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.