US Bridges

Austin Road over Halfway Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Barryville · Structure no. 000000003356690

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austin Road over Halfway Brook is a steel truss - thru carrying Austin Road over Halfway Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 117 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAustin Road
CrossesHalfway Brook
LocationAt Barryville
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.47761, -74.91018
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 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 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2017)
Projected traffic46 by 2037
Trucks14%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Austin Road over Halfway Brook built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Austin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Austin Road over Halfway Brook carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Austin Road over Halfway Brook?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Austin Road over Halfway Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.