Sullivan County Bridge Report Card
Sullivan County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County has 365 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 35 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.4% is at or below the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 49,132 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sullivan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 365 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 35 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 49,132 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.4% | 14.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.5% of measured traffic | 4.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 9.6% | 19.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 892,719 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 9.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 49,132 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sullivan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 209 over Pine Kill | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,645 | 1928 |
| Mountaindale Road over Sandburg Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 752 | 1926 |
| County Road 54 over Sandburg Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 752 | 1938 |
| Creamery Road over Cattail Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 542 | 1930 |
| Jack Menges Road over E Br Callicoon Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 127 | 1992 |
| Welsh Road over E B Callicoon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1900 |
| Friends Nat Cp RD over Sugarloaf Brook | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1970 |
| RTE 52 over 17 17 96091178 RTE 17 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,138 | 1956 |
| RTE 42 over Neversink River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,826 | 1983 |
| RTE 209 over Wilsey Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,304 | 1956 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.