US Bridges

Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 2.6 MI NE of Claryville · Structure no. 000000003347420

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDenning Road
CrossesE Branch Neversink River
Location2.6 MI NE of Claryville
Coordinates41.93551, -74.52903
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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$3.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River carry?

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

How long is Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Denning Road over E Branch Neversink River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.