US Bridges

Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.5 MI NE of W Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003346820

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
881
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 29 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 881 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Mountain RD
CrossesLucas Kill
Location2.5 MI NE of W Saugerties
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13187, -74.01754
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 closed5.6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Blue Mountain RD over Lucas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill carry?

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

How long is Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Mountain RD over Lucas Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.