US Bridges

Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.2 MI S of Lew Beach · Structure no. 000000003369570

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 526 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesJohnston Hill RD
CrossesVoorhees Brook
Location1.2 MI S of Lew Beach
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.99126, -74.79873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2018)
Projected traffic526 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$363,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Johnston Hill RD over Voorhees Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.