US Bridges

Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1 Mile East of Willowemoc · Structure no. 000000003357170

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesWillowemoc Road
CrossesFir Brook
Location1 Mile East of Willowemoc
Coordinates41.92245, -74.6531
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2019)
Projected traffic171 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$659,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowemoc Road over Fir 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Willowemoc Road over Fir Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.