US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.4 MI N of Seager · Structure no. 000000003346540

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 21 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesHaynes Hollow Stream
Location1.4 MI N of Seager
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.08035, -74.55146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
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

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Brook Road over Haynes Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.