US Bridges

County Road 19 over Wallkill River

Good

Ulster County, New York · 4 MI SW JCT Rts 208+44 · Structure no. 000000003347430

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 19 over Wallkill River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 19 over Wallkill River in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 85 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2039. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 19
CrossesWallkill River
Location4 MI SW JCT Rts 208+44
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.6356, -74.1887
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2019)
Projected traffic963 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$12.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 19 over Wallkill River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Road 19 over Wallkill River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 19 over Wallkill River carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 19 over Wallkill River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 19 over Wallkill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.