US Bridges

Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Ellenville · Structure no. 000000003346380

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 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 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHang Glider Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Ellenville
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.68931, -74.40871
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$975,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hang Glider Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.