US Bridges

Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook

PoorPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 1.5 MI N of Lowes Corners · Structure no. 000000003357420

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFriends Nat Cp RD
CrossesSugarloaf Brook
Location1.5 MI N of Lowes Corners
Coordinates41.88672, -74.50911
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$222,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.