US Bridges

County Road 40 over Beaver Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI N JCT Rts 28+212 · Structure no. 000000003365200

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,081
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 40 over Beaver Kill is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 40 over Beaver Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 40
CrossesBeaver Kill
Location0.6 MI N JCT Rts 28+212
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04664, -74.27664
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2020)
Projected traffic1,513 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 40 over Beaver Kill built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is County Road 40 over Beaver 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 County Road 40 over Beaver Kill carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 40 over Beaver Kill?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 40 over Beaver Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.