US Bridges

Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Oliverea · Structure no. 000000003347140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBurnham Hollow Roa
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Oliverea
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.05451, -74.45743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic76 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Burnham Hollow Roa over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.