US Bridges

County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 3.5 MI SW of Saugerties · Structure no. 000000003347690

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,573
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,946 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesPlattekill Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Saugerties
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.04052, -74.00258
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2020)
Projected traffic1,946 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Plattekill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.