US Bridges

Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.8 MI E of Katsbaan · Structure no. 000000003347030

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,282
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill 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 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 2,282 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMalden Turnpike
CrossesSawyer Kill
Location1.8 MI E of Katsbaan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10766, -73.94962
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,282 (2020)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$976,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill built?

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

What condition is Malden Turnpike over Sawyer 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill carry?

About 2,282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Malden Turnpike over Sawyer Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.