US Bridges

County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 100FT E of CR30 JCT · Structure no. 000000003302820

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,219 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location100FT E of CR30 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.22038, -73.9005
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2021)
Projected traffic1,219 by 2041
Trucks4%
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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Road 47 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.