US Bridges

Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 Miles NE of Claryvill · Structure no. 000000003347470

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDenning Road
CrossesEast Branch Neversink Ri
Location1.8 Miles NE of Claryvill
Coordinates41.92541, -74.5401
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri 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 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Denning Road over East Branch Neversink Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.