US Bridges

Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · In Willowemoc · Structure no. 000000003357160

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2038. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesWillowemoc Road
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
LocationIn Willowemoc
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.91781, -74.67114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2018)
Projected traffic307 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Willowemoc Road over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.