US Bridges

Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.4 MI E of Wawarsing · Structure no. 000000003347230

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 129 years old, older 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoordmore RD
CrossesRondout Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Wawarsing
Coordinates41.76303, -74.33356
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Foordmore RD over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.