US Bridges

RTE 385 over Catskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · RTE 385 in Catskill · Structure no. 000000001047360

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,181
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 385 over Catskill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 385 over Catskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 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 6,181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,647 by 2041. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 385
CrossesCatskill Creek
LocationRTE 385 in Catskill
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates42.21726, -73.86662
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,181 (2018)
Projected traffic7,647 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 385 over Catskill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 385 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 385 over Catskill Creek carry?

About 6,181 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 385 over Catskill Creek?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 385 over Catskill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.