US Bridges

RTE 199 over RTE 32

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 199 & 32 · Structure no. 000000001022349

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,326
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 199 over RTE 32 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 199 over RTE 32 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 21,326 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,327 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 199
CrossesRTE 32
LocationJCT Rts 199 & 32
RouteState Highway 199
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97752, -73.97094
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,326 (2021)
Projected traffic22,327 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$12.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 199 over RTE 32 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 199 over RTE 32 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 199 over RTE 32 carry?

About 21,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 199 over RTE 32?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 199 over RTE 32?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.