US Bridges

River Road over Sheldrake Stream

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 2.0 MI N of Bridgeville · Structure no. 000000003357370

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Sheldrake Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Sheldrake Stream in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesSheldrake Stream
Location2.0 MI N of Bridgeville
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66794, -74.62322
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2018)
Projected traffic46 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$643,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Sheldrake Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Sheldrake Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Sheldrake Stream carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is River Road over Sheldrake Stream?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Sheldrake Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.