Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 7.0 MI N JCT Rts 209 & 44 · Structure no. 000000002224480
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sundown Road over Wyncoop Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.