US Bridges

Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook

Good

Delaware County, New York · 4.5 MI North of Rockland · Structure no. 000000003351880

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Kill Road
CrossesSpring Brook
Location4.5 MI North of Rockland
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96776, -74.89874
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2017)
Projected traffic291 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$528,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Kill Road over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.