US Bridges

Grooville Road over Sprague Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 5 MI NE of Livingston Mnr · Structure no. 000000003357450

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grooville Road over Sprague Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grooville Road over Sprague Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGrooville Road
CrossesSprague Brook
Location5 MI NE of Livingston Mnr
Coordinates41.93504, -74.76787
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic353 by 2037
Trucks10%
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$512,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grooville Road over Sprague Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grooville Road over Sprague Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Grooville Road over Sprague Brook carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grooville Road over Sprague Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Grooville Road over Sprague Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.