US Bridges

Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.1 MI N of Lake Hill · Structure no. 000000002224880

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMink Hollow Road
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location1.1 MI N of Lake Hill
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08294, -74.18211
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic252 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mink Hollow Road over Beaver 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mink Hollow Road over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.