US Bridges

RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.5MI S JCT Rts 23A $ 32A · Structure no. 000000001022550

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,294
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,393 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32A
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location0.5MI S JCT Rts 23A $ 32A
RouteState Highway 32A
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16983, -74.01643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,294 (2015)
Projected traffic2,393 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 32A over Kaaterskill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek carry?

About 2,294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32A over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.