US Bridges

Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek

Fair

Ulster County, New York · 1.0 MI SW of Ellenville · Structure no. 000000003347870

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2037. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesArrowhead Road
CrossesSandburg Creek
Location1.0 MI SW of Ellenville
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70199, -74.40443
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2017)
Projected traffic512 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowhead Road over Sandburg 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowhead Road over Sandburg Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.