US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow

Good

Greene County, New York · Catskill · Structure no. 000000002270420

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesKaaterskill Overflow
LocationCatskill
Coordinates42.16554, -74.00614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2019)
Projected traffic441 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$172,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Kaaterskill Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.