Cape Avenue over Beer Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · At Ellenville · Structure no. 000000003347440
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cape Avenue over Beer Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cape Avenue over Beer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cape Avenue over Beer Kill built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cape Avenue over Beer 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 Cape Avenue over Beer Kill carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Cape Avenue over Beer Kill?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Cape Avenue over Beer Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.