Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · .9 MI SW of Sansonville · Structure no. 000000003347830
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palentown Road over Mettacahonts 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 Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Palentown Road over Mettacahonts Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.