US Bridges

Hickory Street over Beer Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · In Ellenville · Structure no. 000000002262970

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
431
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Street over Beer Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Street over Beer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2037. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHickory Street
CrossesBeer Kill
LocationIn Ellenville
Coordinates41.71919, -74.39682
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2017)
Projected traffic603 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Street over Beer Kill built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Street over Beer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Street over Beer Kill carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Street over Beer Kill?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Street over Beer Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.