US Bridges

Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Spring Glen · Structure no. 000000003356860

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesTempaloni Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Spring Glen
Coordinates41.66676, -74.43857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2017)
Projected traffic64 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$812,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tempaloni Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.