Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · At Allaben · Structure no. 000000003347120
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 241
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Fox Hollow Road over Esopus 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek carry?
About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fox Hollow Road over Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.