Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek
GoodUlster County, New York · 2 MI North of Pine Hill R · Structure no. 000000002270700
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Birch Creek over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.