US Bridges

RTE 32 over Wallkill River

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rt 32 & Wallkill Riv · Structure no. 000000001022300

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
216 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,045
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 32 over Wallkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 32 over Wallkill River in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 92 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.

It carries about 9,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,987 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 32
CrossesWallkill River
LocationJCT Rt 32 & Wallkill Riv
RouteState Highway 32
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.81514, -74.05866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,045 (2012)
Projected traffic10,987 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 32 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is RTE 32 over Wallkill River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 32 over Wallkill River carry?

About 9,045 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 32 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 32 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.