US Bridges

Main Street over Cathedral Glen

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.5 MI NW Int Rt 28-MAIN · Structure no. 000000002267650

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Cathedral Glen is a wood or timber slab carrying Main Street over Cathedral Glen in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCathedral Glen
Location0.5 MI NW Int Rt 28-MAIN
Coordinates42.13342, -74.48095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2017)
Projected traffic389 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Cathedral Glen built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Cathedral Glen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Cathedral Glen carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Cathedral Glen?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Cathedral Glen?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.