US Bridges

Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI E of Greenfield Pk · Structure no. 000000002264450

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBarbara Road
CrossesWest Branch Beer Kill
Location1.7 MI E of Greenfield Pk
Coordinates41.72502, -74.45414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Barbara Road over West Branch Beer Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.