Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · 1 Mile North of Pine Hill · Structure no. 000000002264390
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 82
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 82 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).
Who owns Birch Creek Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.