US Bridges

Project 32 Road over Stony Kill

PoorPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 Miles SW of Accord · Structure no. 000000002224520

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Project 32 Road over Stony Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Project 32 Road over Stony Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 59 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProject 32 Road
CrossesStony Kill
Location1.5 Miles SW of Accord
Coordinates41.77008, -74.24902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2017)
Projected traffic83 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$615,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Project 32 Road over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Project 32 Road over Stony Kill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Project 32 Road over Stony Kill carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Project 32 Road over Stony Kill?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Project 32 Road over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.