US Bridges

Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · .5 Mile SW of Big Indian · Structure no. 000000003347310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 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 6 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Clove Road
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location.5 Mile SW of Big Indian
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.09771, -74.44899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2017)
Projected traffic73 by 2037
Trucks7%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Lost Clove Road over Esopus 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 Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Clove Road over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.