US Bridges

County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.7 MI SE of W Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003346740

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,824
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 31 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 3,824 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,354 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 35
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location1.7 MI SE of W Saugerties
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10431, -74.01853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,824 (2020)
Projected traffic5,354 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 35 over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is County Road 35 over Plattekill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 3,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 35 over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.