RTE 55A over Rondout Creek
GoodSullivan County, New York · Near JCT SH 55A & CR 153 · Structure no. 000000005523640
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 854
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55A over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55A over Rondout Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 86 years old, older 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 854 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55A over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is RTE 55A over Rondout Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 55A over Rondout Creek carry?
About 854 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55A over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55A over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.