Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook
PoorUlster County, New York · 0.8 MI SE of Turnwood · Structure no. 000000003347570
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Kill Road over Scudder Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.