US Bridges

Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.1 MI SW of Kerhonkson · Structure no. 000000002264460

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFordemoor Road
CrossesTributary to Rondout Cre
Location1.1 MI SW of Kerhonkson
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76038, -74.31023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks7%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fordemoor Road over Tributary to Rondout Cre?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.