US Bridges

CR 42 over Bushkill Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · In West Shokan · Structure no. 000000003346370

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Bushkill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42 over Bushkill Creek 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 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2040. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesBushkill Creek
LocationIn West Shokan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.9671, -74.28699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2020)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$4.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over Bushkill Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 42 over Bushkill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Bushkill Creek carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Bushkill Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Bushkill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.