US Bridges

Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · 2.5 Miles SW of Phoenica · Structure no. 000000002224600

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFawn Hill Road
CrossesWoodland Creek
Location2.5 Miles SW of Phoenica
Coordinates42.04967, -74.33147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2037
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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fawn Hill Road over Woodland Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.