Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 2.3 MI NE JCT NY28A+NY213 · Structure no. 000000002224410
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,163 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 1978 count
- Owner
- Local
- Other Local Agency
About this bridge
Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 1998. The structure is 1,163 ft (354.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (1978 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir?
The structure is 1,163 ft (354.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Reservoir Road over Ashokan Reservoir?
It is owned by the Other Local Agency.