RTE 32 over Rondout Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · JCT RTE32+RONDOUT CR · Structure no. 000000001022310
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 239 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,045
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 32 over Rondout Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 32 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 91 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 9,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,987 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 32 over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is RTE 32 over Rondout 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 32 over Rondout Creek carry?
About 9,045 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 32 over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 32 over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.