US Bridges

Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI NE of Claryville · Structure no. 000000003347090

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesDenning Road
CrossesEast Branch Neversink Ri
Location1.2 MI NE of Claryville
Coordinates41.92592, -74.55212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2021)
Projected traffic388 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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$2.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.