US Bridges

Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 9MI E JCT Rts 30 and 206 · Structure no. 000000002226540

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesMary Smith Hill Ro
CrossesLower Beech Kill
Location9MI E JCT Rts 30 and 206
Coordinates42.06313, -74.81763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$682,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Smith Hill Ro over Lower Beech Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.