County Road 47 over Esopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · .4 MI East of Big Indian · Structure no. 000000003347580
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 47 over Esopus Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 47 over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 47 over Esopus Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 47 over Esopus 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Road 47 over Esopus Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Road 47 over Esopus Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 47 over Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.