US Bridges

Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 2.6MI E JCT US209+NY213 · Structure no. 000000003347040

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,038
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,038 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2037. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMossy Brook Road
CrossesCoxing Kill
Location2.6MI E JCT US209+NY213
Coordinates41.83061, -74.11035
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,038 (2017)
Projected traffic1,453 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill carry?

About 1,038 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mossy Brook Road over Coxing Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.