US Bridges

Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 1.3 MI E of Hortonville · Structure no. 000000002268970

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
219
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook is a concrete frame carrying Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBeechwoods Road
CrossesJoe Brook
Location1.3 MI E of Hortonville
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.77342, -75.003
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$532,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechwoods Road over Joe 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Beechwoods Road over Joe Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.