US Bridges

Huguenot Street over Tributary 13

Poor

Ulster County, New York · Village of New Paltz · Structure no. 000000003347730

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
249
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Street over Tributary 13 is a steel culvert carrying Huguenot Street over Tributary 13 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHuguenot Street
CrossesTributary 13
LocationVillage of New Paltz
Coordinates41.76293, -74.08448
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic249 (2017)
Projected traffic349 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Street over Tributary 13 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huguenot Street over Tributary 13 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Huguenot Street over Tributary 13 carry?

About 249 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huguenot Street over Tributary 13?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Street over Tributary 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.