Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003346910
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,461
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek carry?
About 1,461 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Snyder Road over Plattekill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.