US Bridges

County Road 6 over Rondout Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · At Alligerville · Structure no. 000000003347400

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 6 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 6 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,989 by 2039. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 6
CrossesRondout Creek
LocationAt Alligerville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.7965, -74.17767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2019)
Projected traffic2,989 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 6 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is County Road 6 over Rondout 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 6 over Rondout Creek carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 6 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 6 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.