US Bridges

County Road 47 over Fall Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.3MI NW of Claryville · Structure no. 000000003025140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Fall Brook is a concrete frame carrying County Road 47 over Fall Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 356 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 47
CrossesFall Brook
Location2.3MI NW of Claryville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.95061, -74.56798
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2017)
Projected traffic356 by 2037
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Fall Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 47 over Fall Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Fall Brook carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Fall Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Fall Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.