US Bridges

Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · At Ellenville · Structure no. 000000002264550

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill is a concrete frame carrying Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBeckley Drive
CrossesFantine Kill
LocationAt Ellenville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.72612, -74.38994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2017)
Projected traffic325 by 2037
Trucks5%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beckley Drive over Fantine Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.