US Bridges

Main Street over Little Beaver Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · In Parksville · Structure no. 000000003356840

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
295
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Little Beaver Kill is a wood or timber slab carrying Main Street over Little Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 113 years old, older 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 5 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLittle Beaver Kill
LocationIn Parksville
Coordinates41.85706, -74.7606
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2018)
Projected traffic413 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$691,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Little Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

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

About 295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Little Beaver Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Little Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.