US Bridges

Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · In Parksville · Structure no. 000000002229050

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill is a concrete culvert carrying Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLittl Beaver Kill
LocationIn Parksville
Coordinates41.85527, -74.75964
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2021)
Projected traffic339 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$317,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Littl 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 Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Littl Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.