US Bridges

Berme Road over Criminal Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · .5 MI JCT RT.209 & Plank · Structure no. 000000002270140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berme Road over Criminal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Berme Road over Criminal Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBerme Road
CrossesCriminal Creek
Location.5 MI JCT RT.209 & Plank
Coordinates41.7444, -74.36082
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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$711,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berme Road over Criminal Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berme Road over Criminal Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Berme Road over Criminal Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Berme Road over Criminal Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Berme Road over Criminal Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.