US Bridges

Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.6 MI N of Seager · Structure no. 000000003347660

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Brook Road
CrossesRider Hollow Stream
Location3.6 MI N of Seager
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11059, -74.56236
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2019)
Projected traffic43 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Brook Road over Rider Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.