US Bridges

Clinton Avenue over North Gully

Poor

Ulster County, New York · In Ellenville · Structure no. 000000002262980

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
997
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Avenue over North Gully is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Avenue over North Gully in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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.

It carries about 997 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,396 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesClinton Avenue
CrossesNorth Gully
LocationIn Ellenville
Coordinates41.71171, -74.38841
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2017)
Projected traffic1,396 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Avenue over North Gully built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clinton Avenue over North Gully 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Clinton Avenue over North Gully carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clinton Avenue over North Gully?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Avenue over North Gully?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.