US Bridges

Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 1.5 MI NW of Kripplebush · Structure no. 000000003347300

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
389
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 87 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBone Hollow Road
CrossesNorth Peters Kill
Location1.5 MI NW of Kripplebush
Coordinates41.84774, -74.21896
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2019)
Projected traffic545 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$923,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bone Hollow Road over North Peters Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.