US Bridges

RTE 32 over Beaver Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.2MI N JCT Rts 32 & 212 · Structure no. 000000001022360

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,817
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Beaver Kill is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 32 over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,817 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,681 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location2.2MI N JCT Rts 32 & 212
RouteState Highway 32
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11337, -73.97236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,817 (2016)
Projected traffic8,681 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$504,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Beaver Kill carry?

About 7,817 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns RTE 32 over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.