US Bridges

Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 4.1 MI SE Mountaindale · Structure no. 000000003356900

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location4.1 MI SE Mountaindale
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66917, -74.46681
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2017)
Projected traffic46 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$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek 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 Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

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

How long is Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.