Bridge conditions in Sullivan County, New York
365 inventoried bridges · 27 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Sullivan County tracks close to typical: 27 of its 365 inventoried bridges (7.4%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 27 of the 365 bridges in Sullivan County, New York, are rated in poor condition (7.4%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 108 bridges (29.6%) are rated good and 230 (63.0%) fair.
- The median Sullivan County bridge was built in 1973.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Rte 52 over 17 17 96091178 Rte 17 (built 1956), carrying about 15,138 vehicles a day.
Good 29.6% · Fair 63.0% · Poor 7.4% of 365 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rte 17 over Shawangunk Kill | 1958 | 36,449 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over Ex-ny O&w RR Row | 1955 | 33,188 | Good |
| Rte 17 over Basher Kill | 1955 | 33,188 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over South Road | 1956 | 33,188 | Fair |
| Rte 42 over 17 17 96091285 Rte 17 | 1998 | 22,996 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over E Br Mongaup Rvr | 1960 | 18,972 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over Kinne Brook | 1957 | 18,972 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over EDWARDS ISLAND RD Never | 2013 | 15,696 | Fair |
| Rte 17 over EDWARDS ISLAND RD Never | 2014 | 15,696 | Fair |
| Rte 52 over 17 17 96091178 Rte 17 | 1956 | 15,138 | Poor |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
Every bridge in Sullivan County → - all 365, busiest first, each with its own condition record.
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