US Bridges

Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2 MI NW Town of Wallkill · Structure no. 000000002224730

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBates Lane
CrossesDwaar Kill
Location2 MI NW Town of Wallkill
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.62461, -74.1999
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2017)
Projected traffic358 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill built?

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

What condition is Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bates Lane over Dwaar Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.