US Bridges

County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .3 Mile N JCT Old RTE 17 · Structure no. 000000003367920

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
921
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 921 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 151
CrossesElm Hollow Brook
Location.3 Mile N JCT Old RTE 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92479, -74.83281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic921 (2017)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$173,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 151 over Elm Hollow 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook carry?

About 921 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Road 151 over Elm Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.