US Bridges

Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI SE of Ulsterville · Structure no. 000000003347480

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPirog Road
CrossesVerkeerder Kill
Location0.6 MI SE of Ulsterville
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.60348, -74.3274
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2017)
Projected traffic435 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Pirog Road over Verkeerder 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pirog Road over Verkeerder Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.