US Bridges

Woods Road over Beaver Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · .6 MI West of Yulan · Structure no. 000000002229000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Road over Beaver Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Road over Beaver Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 95 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location.6 MI West of Yulan
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.52284, -74.94269
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2019)
Projected traffic185 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$254,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woods Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Woods Road over Beaver Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woods Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Woods Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.