US Bridges

County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.4 Miles S of Big Indian · Structure no. 000000003025090

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 39 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesHatchery Hollow
Location1.4 Miles S of Big Indian
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.08355, -74.44903
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Hatchery Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.