Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Dwaarkill · Structure no. 000000002224680
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,458
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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.
It carries about 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,041 by 2037. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill carry?
About 1,458 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Red Mills Road over Dwaar Kill?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.