Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek
GoodUlster County, New York · 2.0 MI Nw.Of Cementon · Structure no. 000000002224540
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 215
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2037. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek carry?
About 215 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Charles Smith RD over Kaaterskill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.