RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek
FairUlster County, New York · .4 MI N JCT SH 42 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000001025150
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 956
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek 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 42 over Bushnellsville Creek carry?
About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.