US Bridges

Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 4.2 MI SW JCT Rts 209+213 · Structure no. 000000003346790

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanyon Lake RD
CrossesNorth Peters Kill
Location4.2 MI SW JCT Rts 209+213
Coordinates41.80639, -74.22073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2019)
Projected traffic209 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$903,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Canyon Lake RD over North Peters Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.