Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook
PoorUlster County, New York · 0.6 MI NE of Bull Run · Structure no. 000000003346680
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Peekamoose Road over Bear Hole Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.