US Bridges

Park Access Road over Birch Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · .7 Mile SE of Pine Hill · Structure no. 000000002224640

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Access Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Access Road over Birch Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 0. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark Access Road
CrossesBirch Creek
Location.7 Mile SE of Pine Hill
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.12598, -74.47111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 0
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access Road over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Access Road over Birch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Park Access Road over Birch Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Access Road over Birch Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access Road over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.