US Bridges

Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Yulan · Structure no. 000000003356700

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 69 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSchumacher Pond R
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location1.3 MI SW of Yulan
Coordinates41.51234, -74.9442
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$311,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Schumacher Pond R over Beaver 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 2023.

How much traffic does Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Schumacher Pond R over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.