US Bridges

RTE 206 over Beaver Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 2.5 MI N of Rockland · Structure no. 000000003351870

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,707
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 206 over Beaver Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 206 over Beaver Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 2,707 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesRTE 206
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location2.5 MI N of Rockland
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates41.96509, -74.90691
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,707 (2021)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 206 over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is RTE 206 over Beaver 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 206 over Beaver Kill carry?

About 2,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 206 over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 206 over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.