US Bridges

Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · At Ulsterville · Structure no. 000000002224690

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
735
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill is a concrete frame carrying Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 735 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJohns Estate Road
CrossesVerkeerder Kill
LocationAt Ulsterville
Coordinates41.61078, -74.3362
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2019)
Projected traffic1,029 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Johns Estate Road over Verkeerder Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.