US Bridges

Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Stone Ridge · Structure no. 000000003346600

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Highway
CrossesKripplebush Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Stone Ridge
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.82495, -74.16911
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2017)
Projected traffic836 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Highway over Kripplebush 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Highway over Kripplebush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.