Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · 2.5 MI SW of Phoenicia · Structure no. 000000003347080
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 56 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Panther Kill Road over Panther 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Panther Kill Road over Panther Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.