US Bridges

Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 0.7 MI N of Exit 98 NY-17 · Structure no. 000000003356790

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLily Pond Road
CrossesLittle Beaver Kill
Location0.7 MI N of Exit 98 NY-17
Coordinates41.85918, -74.75577
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic945 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$457,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lily Pond Road over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lily Pond Road over Little Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.