US Bridges

Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek

Good

Sullivan County, New York · At Int W Debruce RD · Structure no. 000000003357290

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2039. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHunter Lake Road
CrossesWillowemoc Creek
LocationAt Int W Debruce RD
Coordinates41.91157, -74.72466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2019)
Projected traffic171 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Lake Road over Willowemoc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.