US Bridges

Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 3 MI NE of Walker Valley · Structure no. 000000003346400

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
526
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 24 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Trail
CrossesVerkeerder Kill
Location3 MI NE of Walker Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.65572, -74.32872
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2019)
Projected traffic736 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Oregon Trail over Verkeerder Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.