US Bridges

Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 Miles NE of Bull Run · Structure no. 000000003346500

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesPeekamoose Road
CrossesButtermilk Falls Brook
Location1.8 Miles NE of Bull Run
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92356, -74.41315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2018)
Projected traffic169 by 2038
Trucks2%
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$534,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Peekamoose Road over Buttermilk Falls Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.