US Bridges

Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.1 MI SE of Chichester · Structure no. 000000003347060

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 273 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSilver Hollow RD
CrossesWarner Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of Chichester
Coordinates42.09512, -74.28866
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic273 by 2041
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Silver Hollow RD over Warner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.