Bridge Street over Esopus Creek
PoorPosted for loadUlster County, New York · 5 MI SE of Shandaken · Structure no. 000000003347800
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,356
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Esopus Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Esopus Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,898 by 2037. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bridge Street over Esopus Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Bridge Street over Esopus 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Esopus Creek carry?
About 1,356 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Esopus Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Esopus Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.