US Bridges

Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 4 MI W JCT I87 & CR 212 · Structure no. 000000003347270

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMillard Burnett Ro
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location4 MI W JCT I87 & CR 212
Coordinates42.11224, -74.04588
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2017)
Projected traffic137 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$955,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Millard Burnett Ro over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.