US Bridges

Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 0.6 MI N of Lake Katrine · Structure no. 000000003347530

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,507
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,813 by 2041. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLeggs Mill Road
CrossesEsopus Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Lake Katrine
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.99476, -73.99785
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,507 (2018)
Projected traffic6,813 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$9.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek carry?

About 5,507 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Leggs Mill Road over Esopus Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.