US Bridges

Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · At Beaverkill · Structure no. 000000003357260

Built
1865
160 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1865 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 160 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCraigie Clair RD
CrossesBeaver Kill
LocationAt Beaverkill
Coordinates41.98151, -74.83623
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck9 ft (2.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2018)
Projected traffic67 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1865, making it 160 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Craigie Clair 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.