US Bridges

County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Good

Ulster County, New York · 4.0 MI E of New Paltz · Structure no. 000000003224270

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,543
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,543 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,383 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesHudson Valley Rail Trail
Location4.0 MI E of New Paltz
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.73682, -74.0062
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,543 (2018)
Projected traffic4,383 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail carry?

About 3,543 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.