US Bridges

Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 MI NE of S H 55 & 44 · Structure no. 000000003346940

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 25 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 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesClove Valley Road
CrossesCoxing Kill
Location1.5 MI NE of S H 55 & 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.74385, -74.19732
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic368 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$825,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Clove Valley Road over Coxing 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 Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Clove Valley Road over Coxing Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.