Tow Path Road over Stony Kill
PoorUlster County, New York · .7 Mile East of Accord · Structure no. 000000003347640
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 557
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tow Path Road over Stony Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tow Path Road over Stony Kill in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 557 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tow Path Road over Stony Kill built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Tow Path Road over Stony Kill 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Tow Path Road over Stony Kill carry?
About 557 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Tow Path Road over Stony Kill?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Tow Path Road over Stony Kill?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.