US Bridges

Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · .9 MI SE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000002224830

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 46 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 277 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesChestnut Hill Road
CrossesSaw Kill
Location.9 MI SE of Woodstock
Coordinates42.03423, -74.10439
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic277 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Hill Road over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.