US Bridges

Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI S of Allaben · Structure no. 000000002264400

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 20 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHerdman Road
CrossesFox Hollow Brook
Location1.0 MI S of Allaben
Coordinates42.10388, -74.386
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
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$329,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Herdman Road over Fox Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.