US Bridges

Jansen Road over Beaver Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 MI West of Dwaarkill · Structure no. 000000002224720

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jansen Road over Beaver Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jansen Road over Beaver Brook 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 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJansen Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location1.5 MI West of Dwaarkill
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65008, -74.29294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2019)
Projected traffic976 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jansen Road over Beaver Brook built?

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

What condition is Jansen Road over Beaver Brook 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jansen Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jansen Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Jansen Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.