US Bridges

Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.6 MI N of Lake Hill · Structure no. 000000002262960

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesVan Hoagland Road
CrossesMink Hollow Creek
Location1.6 MI N of Lake Hill
Coordinates42.08992, -74.17517
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek 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 Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Van Hoagland Road over Mink Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.