US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 4 MI NE JCT I87 & SH 299 · Structure no. 000000002264250

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesSwarte Kill
Location4 MI NE JCT I87 & SH 299
Coordinates41.77657, -74.02369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic531 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$318,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Black Creek Road over Swarte Kill?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.