RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek
FairUlster County, New York · 2.3 MI N JCT SH 42 & SH28 · Structure no. 000000001025170
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 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 1938 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 87 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 997 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
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 November 2023.
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 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Bushnellsville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.