US Bridges

RTE 299 over Wallkill River

Fair

Ulster County, New York · JCT RTE 299 & Wallkill R · Structure no. 000000003045230

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,171
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 299 over Wallkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 299 over Wallkill River in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 12,171 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,286 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 299
CrossesWallkill River
LocationJCT RTE 299 & Wallkill R
RouteState Highway 299
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74679, -74.09101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,171 (2021)
Projected traffic12,286 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 299 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is RTE 299 over Wallkill River 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 RTE 299 over Wallkill River carry?

About 12,171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 299 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 299 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.