US Bridges

Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 2.0 MI SW of Krumville · Structure no. 000000003346800

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUpper Sahler Mill
CrossesRochester Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of Krumville
Coordinates41.86607, -74.26674
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2019)
Projected traffic109 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$804,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Sahler Mill over Rochester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.