US Bridges

Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill

Fair

Sullivan County, New York · 0.1 MI N of CR152 in Lewb · Structure no. 000000003357240

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 36 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMary Smith Hll RD
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location0.1 MI N of CR152 in Lewb
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.00568, -74.78582
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Mary Smith Hll RD over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Smith Hll RD over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.