US Bridges

School Hill Road over Coxing Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.5 MI SE of High Falls · Structure no. 000000003346770

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Hill Road over Coxing Kill is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying School Hill Road over Coxing Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSchool Hill Road
CrossesCoxing Kill
Location0.5 MI SE of High Falls
Coordinates41.82126, -74.1189
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2017)
Projected traffic139 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$901,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was School Hill Road over Coxing Kill built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Hill Road over Coxing Kill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does School Hill Road over Coxing Kill carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is School Hill Road over Coxing Kill?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns School Hill Road over Coxing Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.