US Bridges

Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.2 MI S Pepacton Res · Structure no. 000000003351790

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Hill Road
CrossesLower Beech Kill
Location0.2 MI S Pepacton Res
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06799, -74.82114
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$778,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Hill Road 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 Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Hill Road over Lower Beech Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.