US Bridges

Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 0.5MI W of CR 47 JCT · Structure no. 000000003200680

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCauterskill Road
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location0.5MI W of CR 47 JCT
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21881, -73.91743
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2013)
Projected traffic274 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cauterskill Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cauterskill Road over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.