US Bridges

Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.5 MI E JCT SH 28A & SH2 · Structure no. 000000002224320

Built
1911
114 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1911 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 114 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2039. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Church RD
CrossesSpillway Channel
Location2.5 MI E JCT SH 28A & SH2
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.93263, -74.16983
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic266 by 2039
Trucks7%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Church RD over Spillway Channel?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.