US Bridges

Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of West Park · Structure no. 000000003347840

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFloyd Ackert Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of West Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.8067, -73.97293
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2018)
Projected traffic497 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$768,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Ackert Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.