US Bridges

Tow Path Road over Peters Kill

Fair

Ulster County, New York · At Alligerville · Structure no. 000000003347620

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tow Path Road over Peters Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tow Path Road over Peters Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTow Path Road
CrossesPeters Kill
LocationAt Alligerville
Coordinates41.793, -74.18004
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2017)
Projected traffic780 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tow Path Road over Peters Kill built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Tow Path Road over Peters 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tow Path Road over Peters Kill carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tow Path Road over Peters Kill?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Tow Path Road over Peters Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.