US Bridges

RTE 299 over Black Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.1 MI W JCT Rts 299+9W · Structure no. 000000001045250

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,163
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 299 over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 299 over Black Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 18,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 299
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.1 MI W JCT Rts 299+9W
RouteState Highway 299
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74518, -73.98503
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,163 (2017)
Projected traffic18,248 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 299 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 299 over Black Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 299 over Black Creek carry?

About 18,163 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 299 over Black Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 299 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.