US Bridges

Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 4.7 MI SW JCT NY42+NY28 · Structure no. 000000002270070

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Lane
CrossesEsopus Creek Overflow
Location4.7 MI SW JCT NY42+NY28
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.07366, -74.46053
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Lane over Esopus Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.