US Bridges

New Kingston Road over Platte Kill

Good

Delaware County, New York · 200 Ft Off Nys Rt 28 · Structure no. 000000003352950

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
185
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Kingston Road over Platte Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Kingston Road over Platte Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNew Kingston Road
CrossesPlatte Kill
Location200 Ft Off Nys Rt 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14848, -74.69487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2021)
Projected traffic259 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Kingston Road over Platte Kill built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is New Kingston Road over Platte Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does New Kingston Road over Platte Kill carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is New Kingston Road over Platte Kill?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns New Kingston Road over Platte Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.