US Bridges

RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2.2 MI N JCT Rts 23A & 32 · Structure no. 000000001022380

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,247
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,462 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesKistatom Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT Rts 23A & 32
RouteState Highway 32
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22361, -73.987
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2016)
Projected traffic3,462 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$771,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Kistatom 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Kistatom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.