US Bridges

Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 M S of Bushnellsville · Structure no. 000000002268750

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRossner Bridge RD
CrossesBushnellsville Creek
Location1.0 M S of Bushnellsville
Coordinates42.13714, -74.40851
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2017)
Projected traffic18 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rossner Bridge RD over Bushnellsville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.