US Bridges

Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.6 MI SW of Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003346850

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,355
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 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 4,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,388 by 2039. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGlasco Turnpike
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Saugerties
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.03805, -73.97141
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,355 (2017)
Projected traffic5,388 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Glasco Turnpike over Esopus 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek carry?

About 4,355 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Glasco Turnpike over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.