RTE 42 over Westkill Creek
GoodGreene County, New York · Rt 42 4.6 MI N Ulster CO · Structure no. 000000001025190
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,006
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Westkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over Westkill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Westkill Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 42 over Westkill Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Westkill Creek carry?
About 1,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Westkill Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Westkill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.