Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · 2.7 MI NW JCT Rts 32+212 · Structure no. 000000003347790
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 307
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill 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 Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek carry?
About 307 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Van Vlierden Road over Plattekill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.