US Bridges

Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.5 MI NE of Turnwood · Structure no. 000000002262930

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek is a concrete frame carrying Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMillie Edwards Roa
CrossesAlder Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of Turnwood
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03084, -74.70467
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2019)
Projected traffic15 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Millie Edwards Roa over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.