US Bridges

County Road 6 over Platte Kill

Good

Delaware County, New York · 0.3 MI S of New Kingston · Structure no. 000000003352960

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Platte Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Platte Kill in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesPlatte Kill
Location0.3 MI S of New Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.20638, -74.67867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2020)
Projected traffic801 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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$626,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Platte Kill built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 6 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Platte Kill carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Platte Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Platte Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.