US Bridges

County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook

Good

Ulster County, New York · 0.4 MI W of West Shokan · Structure no. 000000003347560

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,031
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 42
CrossesMaltby Hollow Brook
Location0.4 MI W of West Shokan
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.96629, -74.29474
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2020)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 42 over Maltby Hollow Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.