US Bridges

Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.2M NW CR17/RT17WB Ramp · Structure no. 000000003369420

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesChiloway Road
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location0.2M NW CR17/RT17WB Ramp
Coordinates41.97224, -75.01675
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chiloway Road over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.