US Bridges

Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.7 MI SE of Pine Hill · Structure no. 000000002264280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Mountain Road
CrossesRose Mountain Stream
Location0.7 MI SE of Pine Hill
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12343, -74.46074
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Mountain Road over Rose Mountain Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.