US Bridges

County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · At West Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003346750

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 30 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 6 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2037. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 33
CrossesPlattekill Creek
LocationAt West Saugerties
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11285, -74.04894
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2017)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Road 33 over Plattekill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 33 over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.