US Bridges

Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI NE of Katsbaan · Structure no. 000000002264270

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 756 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLauren Tice Road
CrossesSawyer Kill
Location1.0 MI NE of Katsbaan
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.1207, -73.95454
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic756 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$215,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Lauren Tice Road over Sawyer Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.