US Bridges

Creamery Road over Cattail Brook

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · At Livingston Manor · Structure no. 000000003357200

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creamery Road over Cattail Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creamery Road over Cattail Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older 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.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCreamery Road
CrossesCattail Brook
LocationAt Livingston Manor
Coordinates41.90055, -74.83151
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2019)
Projected traffic759 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$969,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creamery Road over Cattail Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Creamery Road over Cattail Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Creamery Road over Cattail Brook carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Creamery Road over Cattail Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Creamery Road over Cattail Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.