US Bridges

Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.8 MI W of Phoenicia · Structure no. 000000003347370

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodland Valley Ro
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Phoenicia
Coordinates42.08149, -74.32931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2019)
Projected traffic857 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Woodland Valley Ro 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Valley Ro over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.