High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek
PoorGreene County, New York · 4 MI SW Catskill · Structure no. 000000003200660
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 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 4 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.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns High Falls Road over Kaaterskill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.