US Bridges

RTE 44 over Stony Kill

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Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI E JCT Rts 44 & 209 · Structure no. 000000001025440

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,436
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Stony Kill is a concrete frame carrying RTE 44 over Stony Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64.6 mi (104 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesStony Kill
Location2.9 MI E JCT Rts 44 & 209
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74573, -74.28121
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed64.6 mi (104 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44 over Stony Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Stony Kill carry?

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

How long is RTE 44 over Stony Kill?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.