US Bridges

Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2 MI E Hamlet of Durham · Structure no. 000000003303100

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,410
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,974 by 2037. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDeans Mill Road
CrossesCatskill Creek
Location2 MI E Hamlet of Durham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.40208, -74.13338
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2017)
Projected traffic1,974 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deans Mill Road over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.