US Bridges

Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI N of Greenfield Pk · Structure no. 000000003346870

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
178
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUlster Heights RD
CrossesBotsford Brook
Location2.9 MI N of Greenfield Pk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.76962, -74.48647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2015)
Projected traffic249 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ulster Heights RD over Botsford Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.