US Bridges

High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2 MI NE Hmlt Palenville · Structure no. 000000003200670

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHigh Falls RD Ext
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location2 MI NE Hmlt Palenville
Coordinates42.18421, -73.97156
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2016)
Projected traffic217 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns High Falls RD Ext over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.