US Bridges

North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 3 MI East of Tannersville · Structure no. 000000003303030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1991, 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Lake Road
CrossesKaaterskill Creek
Location3 MI East of Tannersville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.19799, -74.09532
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$967,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek built?

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

What condition is North Lake Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Lake Road over Kaaterskill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.