US Bridges

Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Beaverkill · Structure no. 000000003357270

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCraigie Clair RD
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location2.5 MI SW of Beaverkill
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96336, -74.86655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$2.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craigie Clair RD over 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 June 2023.

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

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Craigie Clair RD over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.