US Bridges

Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.0 MI NE of Lewbeach · Structure no. 000000002224230

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 130 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnhart RD
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location2.0 MI NE of Lewbeach
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.02106, -74.75246
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.
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2019)
Projected traffic144 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$836,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Barnhart 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Barnhart RD over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.