US Bridges

County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.4 MI SW of High Falls · Structure no. 000000003346780

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 3,125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesKripplebush Creek
Location2.4 MI SW of High Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.81175, -74.16684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,125 (2020)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1 over Kripplebush 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek carry?

About 3,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Kripplebush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.