US Bridges

Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 200FT from Rt 52 · Structure no. 000000003365190

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 101 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 86 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Greenfield RD
CrossesWest Branch Beer Kill
Location200FT from Rt 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.72511, -74.41576
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks4%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Greenfield RD over West Branch Beer Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.