US Bridges

RTE 44 over Mara Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 MI E JCT Rts 44+299 · Structure no. 000000001025480

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,757
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 44 over Mara Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 44 over Mara Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,832 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 97.6 mi (157 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesMara Kill
Location1.5 MI E JCT Rts 44+299
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70755, -74.19532
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2018)
Projected traffic1,832 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed97.6 mi (157 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over Mara Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 44 over Mara 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over Mara Kill carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over Mara Kill?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over Mara Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.