US Bridges

Haven Road over Basha Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.4 SE of Haven · Structure no. 000000003356890

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haven Road over Basha Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haven Road over Basha Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHaven Road
CrossesBasha Kill
Location0.4 SE of Haven
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.53577, -74.51687
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2017)
Projected traffic336 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$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haven Road over Basha Kill built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haven Road over Basha Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Haven Road over Basha Kill carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Haven Road over Basha Kill?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Haven Road over Basha Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.