US Bridges

Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 0.1 MI West of SH 55 · Structure no. 000000003357040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDavis Lane
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location0.1 MI West of SH 55
Coordinates41.85226, -74.5525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic84 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$442,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Lane over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.