US Bridges

CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI S of High Falls · Structure no. 000000003347410

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 84 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCO RD 6A
CrossesCoxing Kill
Location1.2 MI S of High Falls
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.81049, -74.13297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 6A over Coxing Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.