RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 2.0 MI N JCT Rts 32+44 · Structure no. 000000001022290
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,358
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,358 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,392 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 32 over Plattekill 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek carry?
About 4,358 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 32 over Plattekill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.