US Bridges

County Road 31 over Saw Kill

Good

Ulster County, New York · 3.5 Miles N of Kingston · Structure no. 000000003347630

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,695
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over Saw Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,695 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,521 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesSaw Kill
Location3.5 Miles N of Kingston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.97981, -74.01379
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,695 (2021)
Projected traffic9,521 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$5.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 31 over Saw Kill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over Saw Kill carry?

About 7,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.