US Bridges

Starlight Road over Kinne Brook

Poor

Sullivan County, New York · 2.9 MI S Mongaup Valley · Structure no. 000000003357360

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starlight Road over Kinne Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starlight Road over Kinne Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesStarlight Road
CrossesKinne Brook
Location2.9 MI S Mongaup Valley
Coordinates41.63331, -74.7758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2019)
Projected traffic421 by 2039
Trucks14%
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$762,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starlight Road over Kinne Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starlight Road over Kinne 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 2023.

How much traffic does Starlight Road over Kinne Brook carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Starlight Road over Kinne Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Starlight Road over Kinne Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.