US Bridges

Bridge Road over Stony Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.9 MI SE of Kerhonkson · Structure no. 000000003347490

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Stony Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Stony Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Road
CrossesStony Kill
Location1.9 MI SE of Kerhonkson
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.7514, -74.2755
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$825,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Stony Kill built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Bridge Road over Stony 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Road over Stony Kill carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Stony Kill?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Stony Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.