Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 2.7 Miles NE of Pataukunk · Structure no. 000000003346410
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Boodle Hole Road over Rochester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.