US Bridges

RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI E JCT Rts 44+209 · Structure no. 000000001025420

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out is a concrete frame carrying RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesKerhonkson Reservoir Out
Location0.6 MI E JCT Rts 44+209
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76749, -74.30337
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2019)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Kerhonkson Reservoir Out?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.