US Bridges

Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Allaben · Structure no. 000000002224570

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad ST Hlw Road
CrossesBroad ST Hollw Bk
Location1.0 MI NE of Allaben
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1211, -74.35429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic267 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Broad ST Hlw Road over Broad ST Hollw Bk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.