RTE 55 over Rondout Creek
GoodUlster County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT Rts 55+209 · Structure no. 000000001027090
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,859
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 55 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 55 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,859 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 55 over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 55 over Rondout Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 55 over Rondout Creek carry?
About 1,859 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 55 over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 55 over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.