US Bridges

Becker Road over Plattekill Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.3 MI W of W Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003347280

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becker Road over Plattekill Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Becker Road over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBecker Road
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location0.3 MI W of W Saugerties
Coordinates42.11534, -74.0557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2017)
Projected traffic87 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$255,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Becker Road over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becker Road over Plattekill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Becker Road over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Becker Road over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Becker Road over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.