US Bridges

Awosting Road over Beaver Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1 Mile NW of Dwaarkill · Structure no. 000000003347550

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Awosting Road over Beaver Brook is a concrete slab carrying Awosting Road over Beaver Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 77 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 6 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 522 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesAwosting Road
CrossesBeaver Brook
Location1 Mile NW of Dwaarkill
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.66365, -74.30562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2020)
Projected traffic731 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Awosting Road over Beaver Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Awosting Road over Beaver Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Awosting Road over Beaver Brook carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Awosting Road over Beaver Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Awosting Road over Beaver Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.