Main Street over Birch Creek
FairUlster County, New York · .2 MI N Int Rt 28 & Main · Structure no. 000000002269010
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Birch Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Main Street over Birch Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Birch Creek 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 Main Street over Birch Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Birch Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.