US Bridges

County Route 007 over Rondout Creek

Poor

Ulster County, New York · At Rosendale · Structure no. 000000003347460

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 007 over Rondout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 007 over Rondout Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,251 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Route 007
CrossesRondout Creek
LocationAt Rosendale
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.84287, -74.08529
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2021)
Projected traffic2,251 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 007 over Rondout Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 007 over Rondout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 007 over Rondout Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 007 over Rondout Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 007 over Rondout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.