US Bridges

County Road 179A over Beaverkill River

Good

Sullivan County, New York · .3 MI West of Roscoe · Structure no. 000000003356300

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
455
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 179A over Beaverkill River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 179A over Beaverkill River in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCounty Road 179A
CrossesBeaverkill River
Location.3 MI West of Roscoe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.93647, -74.91991
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2020)
Projected traffic637 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 179A over Beaverkill River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 179A over Beaverkill River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 179A over Beaverkill River carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 179A over Beaverkill River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 179A over Beaverkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.