US Bridges

Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 MI W JCT Rts 212&375 · Structure no. 000000003347710

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,507
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesTannery Brook RD
CrossesSaw Kill
Location0.4 MI W JCT Rts 212&375
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.03709, -74.11882
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2020)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Tannery Brook RD over Saw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tannery Brook RD over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.