US Bridges

Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Sullivan County, New York · 1.8 MI E of Debruce · Structure no. 000000003357230

Built
1865
160 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1865, so it is 160 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesConklin Hill Road
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Debruce
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.90666, -74.6995
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$505,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conklin Hill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Conklin Hill Road over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.