US Bridges

County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream

Good

Ulster County, New York · 3.5 Miles North of Seager · Structure no. 000000003346730

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
192
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 49A
CrossesRider Hollow Stream
Location3.5 Miles North of Seager
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11089, -74.5563
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2019)
Projected traffic269 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49A over Rider Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.