US Bridges

Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · At Oliverea · Structure no. 000000003347130

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMckinley Hollow Ro
CrossesEsopus Creek
LocationAt Oliverea
Coordinates42.06556, -74.46009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley Hollow Ro over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.