US Bridges

Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.1 MI N of Wurtsboro · Structure no. 000000003356910

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook 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 19 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGumaer Falls Road
CrossesGumaer Brook
Location2.1 MI N of Wurtsboro
Coordinates41.60814, -74.48009
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2017)
Projected traffic27 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$465,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook built?

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

What condition is Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook 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 Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gumaer Falls Road over Gumaer Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.