US Bridges

Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.5 NE of Parksville · Structure no. 000000003355760

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
546
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCooley Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Kill
Location0.5 NE of Parksville
Coordinates41.85792, -74.74633
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2021)
Projected traffic764 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cooley Road over Little Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.