US Bridges

Clove Road over Coxing Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · .9 Mile NE of Minnewaska · Structure no. 000000002224220

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clove Road over Coxing Kill is a concrete frame carrying Clove Road over Coxing Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesClove Road
CrossesCoxing Kill
Location.9 Mile NE of Minnewaska
Coordinates41.74086, -74.20087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic368 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$744,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clove Road over Coxing Kill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clove Road over Coxing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clove Road over Coxing Kill carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Clove Road over Coxing Kill?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Road over Coxing Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.