US Bridges

Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.6 MI NW Jrts 32+212 · Structure no. 000000003346810

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
881
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Mountain Road
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location3.6 MI NW Jrts 32+212
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12299, -74.02126
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2019)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Blue Mountain Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Mountain Road over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.