US Bridges

Crawford Road over Platte Kill

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 1.5 Mi.S.Of New Kingston · Structure no. 000000002226990

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Road over Platte Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Road over Platte Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford Road
CrossesPlatte Kill
Location1.5 Mi.S.Of New Kingston
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.19584, -74.67713
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2019)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Road over Platte Kill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford Road over Platte 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 Crawford Road over Platte Kill carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Road over Platte Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Road over Platte Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.