US Bridges

County Road 46 over Rondout Creek

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Ulster County, New York · Sundown · Structure no. 000000003346720

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
354
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 46 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 46 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 46
CrossesRondout Creek
LocationSundown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88807, -74.46549
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2018)
Projected traffic496 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 46 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 46 over Rondout Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 46 over Rondout Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 46 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 46 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.