Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek
PoorOrange County, New York · 0.8 MI W JCT Rts 52+302 · Structure no. 000000003344420
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek in Orange County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ulsterville Road over Pakanasink Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.