US Bridges

Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI SE of Woodstock · Structure no. 000000003347820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesZena Highwoods Roa
CrossesSaw Kill
Location2.9 MI SE of Woodstock
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.01613, -74.06867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic650 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Zena Highwoods Roa over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.