US Bridges

Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook

PoorPosted for load

Greene County, New York · 1.2 MI S of CR31 · Structure no. 000000002200580

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesPollys Rock Road
CrossesKiskatom Brook
Location1.2 MI S of CR31
Coordinates42.24526, -74.02768
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2016)
Projected traffic62 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pollys Rock Road over Kiskatom Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.