US Bridges

RTE 375 over Saw Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 375 & 212 · Structure no. 000000001046960

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,934
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 375 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 375 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8,934 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,054 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 375
CrossesSaw Kill
LocationJCT Rts 375 & 212
RouteState Highway 375
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03667, -74.11094
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,934 (2020)
Projected traffic11,054 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 375 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 375 over Saw Kill 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 375 over Saw Kill carry?

About 8,934 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 375 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 375 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.