Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 0.1 M NW NYS-28 and CR-47 · Structure no. 000000002224650
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 3 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Road over Tributary Esopus 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Church Road over Tributary Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.