Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Patenville · Structure no. 000000002224530
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 141 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Drummond Falls Roa over Kaaterskill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.