County Road 54 over Beaver Kill
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · At Turnwood · Structure no. 000000003347160
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 54 over Beaver Kill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 54 over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 54 over Beaver Kill built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County Road 54 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 County Road 54 over Beaver Kill carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Road 54 over Beaver Kill?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 54 over Beaver Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.