US Bridges

RTE 42 over West Kill

Good

Greene County, New York · Rt 42 6.4 MI N Ulster CO · Structure no. 000000001025200

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 42 over West Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over West Kill 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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,049 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 42
CrossesWest Kill
LocationRt 42 6.4 MI N Ulster CO
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.23315, -74.39205
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2021)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 42 over West Kill built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 42 over West 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 42 over West Kill carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 42 over West Kill?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 42 over West Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.