US Bridges

River Street over Cattail Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · At Livingston Manor · Structure no. 000000003357460

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Street over Cattail Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Street over Cattail Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Street
CrossesCattail Brook
LocationAt Livingston Manor
Coordinates41.90137, -74.83091
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2019)
Projected traffic118 by 2039
Trucks1%
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$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Street over Cattail Brook built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Street over Cattail Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River Street over Cattail Brook carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Street over Cattail Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns River Street over Cattail Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.