US Bridges

Pole Road over Fir Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 1.2 Miles E of Willowemoc · Structure no. 000000003357110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Road over Fir Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pole Road over Fir Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPole Road
CrossesFir Brook
Location1.2 Miles E of Willowemoc
Coordinates41.91989, -74.64648
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic83 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pole Road over Fir Brook built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pole Road over Fir 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pole Road over Fir Brook carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pole Road over Fir Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Road over Fir Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.