US Bridges

Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 3.8 MI SW of Phoenicia · Structure no. 000000003347170

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWoodland Valley Ro
CrossesDougherty Brook
Location3.8 MI SW of Phoenicia
Coordinates42.03777, -74.34869
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2019)
Projected traffic875 by 2039
Trucks2%
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$789,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Valley Ro over Dougherty Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.