Institution Road over Rondout Creek
FairUlster County, New York · At Napanoch · Structure no. 000000003346480
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,823
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Institution Road over Rondout Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Institution Road over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 1,823 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,552 by 2038. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Institution Road over Rondout Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Institution Road over Rondout 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Institution Road over Rondout Creek carry?
About 1,823 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Institution Road over Rondout Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Institution Road over Rondout Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.