US Bridges

South Hollow Road over Bush Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.2 MI SW of West Shokan · Structure no. 000000003346690

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hollow Road over Bush Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Hollow Road over Bush Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 42 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hollow Road
CrossesBush Kill
Location2.2 MI SW of West Shokan
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.94981, -74.31896
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2019)
Projected traffic11 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hollow Road over Bush Kill built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is South Hollow Road over Bush 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South Hollow Road over Bush Kill carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Hollow Road over Bush Kill?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns South Hollow Road over Bush Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.