US Bridges

Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI SW of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000002224840

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesYerry Hill Road
CrossesSaw Kill
Location1.2 MI SW of Woodstock
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03525, -74.14717
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2018)
Projected traffic486 by 2038
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yerry Hill Road over Saw 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 June 2024.

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

About 347 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Yerry Hill Road over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.