Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · 1.2 Miles NW of Accord · Structure no. 000000003347780
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,276
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,276 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek carry?
About 1,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Mettacahonts Road over Rochester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.