Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · 1.8 MI NW of Turnwood · Structure no. 000000003347000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Pond Road over Beaver Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.