US Bridges

Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.4 MI N of Lowes Corners · Structure no. 000000003357130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesViscomi Road
CrossesSugarloaf Brook
Location0.4 MI N of Lowes Corners
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.87238, -74.51071
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks14%
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$508,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Viscomi Road over Sugarloaf Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.