US Bridges

RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · 12.5MI N JCT Rts 9W+299 · Structure no. 000000001007350

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel Continuous
Length
1,063 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre is a steel continuous suspension carrying RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,634 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,844 by 2041. The structure is 1,063 ft (323.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 984
CrossesDock Street Rondout Cre
Location12.5MI N JCT Rts 9W+299
RouteCity Street 984
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.91529, -73.98337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,063 ft (323.9 m)
Longest span705 ft (214.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,634 (2020)
Projected traffic6,844 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$67.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre carry?

About 5,634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre?

The structure is 1,063 ft (323.9 m) long with a longest span of 705 ft (214.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 984 over Dock Street Rondout Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.