US Bridges

RTE 32 over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · Int.Rte 32 & Catskill Ck · Structure no. 000000001022390

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,547
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Catskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 32 over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 3,547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesCatskill Creek
LocationInt.Rte 32 & Catskill Ck
RouteState Highway 32
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32093, -74.01269
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,547 (2016)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32 over Catskill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Catskill Creek carry?

About 3,547 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.