US Bridges

New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 4.5 MI NE of Claryville · Structure no. 000000003224180

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hill Road
CrossesEast Branch Neversink Ri
Location4.5 MI NE of Claryville
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93872, -74.50432
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2021)
Projected traffic97 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns New Hill Road over East Branch Neversink Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.