US Bridges

Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI SE JCT CR 33 & W.S · Structure no. 000000002270830

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKate Yaeger Road
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location0.6 MI SE JCT CR 33 & W.S
Coordinates42.1064, -74.04062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$451,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kate Yaeger Road over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.