US Bridges

RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek

Fair

Clinton County, New York · 7.2 MI SE JCT SH374/SH190 · Structure no. 000000001046950

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,439
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek in Clinton County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 94 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 1,439 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 374
CrossesOuleout Creek
Location7.2 MI SE JCT SH374/SH190
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates44.75803, -73.94761
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,439 (2018)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$814,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek carry?

About 1,439 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 374 over Ouleout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.