High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek
FairGreene County, New York · 6 MI SW Village Catskill · Structure no. 000000002200650
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 184
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 104 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is High Falls Road 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 High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek carry?
About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.