US Bridges

Tusten Road over Ten Mile River

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Tusten · Structure no. 000000003357400

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tusten Road over Ten Mile River is a masonry arch - deck carrying Tusten Road over Ten Mile River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTusten Road
CrossesTen Mile River
LocationAt Tusten
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.55593, -75.01906
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2016)
Projected traffic7 by 2036
Trucks14%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tusten Road over Ten Mile River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tusten Road over Ten Mile River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tusten Road over Ten Mile River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Tusten Road over Ten Mile River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tusten Road over Ten Mile River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.