US Bridges

Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · 4 MI S Tannersville · Structure no. 000000003200990

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoaring Kill Road
CrossesRoaring Kill
Location4 MI S Tannersville
Coordinates42.15151, -74.13214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roaring Kill Road over Roaring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Kill Road over Roaring Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.