US Bridges

Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1 MI NE of Chichester · Structure no. 000000003347250

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStony Clove Lane
CrossesStoney Clove Crk
Location1 MI NE of Chichester
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10553, -74.28973
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2017)
Projected traffic62 by 2037
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stony Clove Lane over Stoney Clove Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.