US Bridges

Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail

Good

Ulster County, New York · At Shokan · Structure no. 000000002224420

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,007
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail is a steel culvert carrying Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,810 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesReservoir RD
CrossesAshokan Rail Trail
LocationAt Shokan
Coordinates41.96996, -74.21037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2021)
Projected traffic2,810 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Reservoir RD over Ashokan Rail Trail?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.