US Bridges

Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 Miles East of Sundown · Structure no. 000000003347180

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook is a concrete frame carrying Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenville Road
CrossesPigeon Hole Brook
Location1.5 Miles East of Sundown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.88619, -74.43403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Road over Pigeon Hole Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.