Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook
PoorClosed to trafficUlster County, New York · 0.8 MI NE of Pataukunk · Structure no. 000000002224460
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 607
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook carry?
About 607 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Boice Mill Road over Falls Mill Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.