Sheely Road over Sundown Creek
PoorUlster County, New York · .1 MI S CR 101 in Sundown · Structure no. 000000003364960
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheely Road over Sundown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheely Road over Sundown Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 Sheely Road over Sundown Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Sheely Road over Sundown 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 2023.
How much traffic does Sheely Road over Sundown Creek carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Sheely Road over Sundown Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sheely Road over Sundown Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.