US Bridges

Ericson Road over Dry Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.5 MI N of Seager · Structure no. 000000002264410

Built
1890
135 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ericson Road over Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ericson Road over Dry Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEricson Road
CrossesDry Brook
Location0.5 MI N of Seager
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.06852, -74.54794
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2019)
Projected traffic3 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ericson Road over Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ericson Road over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ericson Road over Dry Brook carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ericson Road over Dry Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Ericson Road over Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.