RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle Creek
FairUlster County, New York · 2.8 MI N JCT SH 42 & SH28 · Structure no. 000000001025180
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 956
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bushnellsvlle 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 Bushnellsvlle 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 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle Creek carry?
About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 42 over Bushnellsvlle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.