US Bridges

John Joy Road over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.6 MI SE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000003224810

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,170
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Joy Road over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Joy Road over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Joy Road
CrossesSaw Kill
Location2.6 MI SE of Woodstock
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01807, -74.07559
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,170 (2018)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Joy Road over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Joy Road over Saw Kill 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 2024.

How much traffic does John Joy Road over Saw Kill carry?

About 1,170 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is John Joy Road over Saw Kill?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns John Joy Road over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.