US Bridges

County Road 29A over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 2.8 MI W of Kingston · Structure no. 000000003346880

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,327
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29A over Esopus Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 29A over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 92 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 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,258 by 2037. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29A
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location2.8 MI W of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92727, -74.06802
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2017)
Projected traffic3,258 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29A over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is County Road 29A 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 29A over Esopus Creek carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29A over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29A over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.