RTE 44 over Rondout Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · JCT RTE 44+RONDOUT CR · Structure no. 000000001025410
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 265 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,436
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 44 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 68 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 44 over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is RTE 44 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 44 over Rondout Creek carry?
About 3,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 44 over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 44 over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.