US Bridges

Bridge Street over Beaver Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · .2 MI SE JCT SH 30 & SH17 · Structure no. 000000003352660

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
745
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Beaver Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Street over Beaver Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 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 5 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 745 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2041. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location.2 MI SE JCT SH 30 & SH17
Coordinates41.98978, -75.1292
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic745 (2021)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Bridge Street 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Beaver Kill carry?

About 745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.