US Bridges

Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 9.7 MI SW JCT NY28+NY28A · Structure no. 000000003370210

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet is a concrete frame carrying Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPeekamoose Road
CrossesPeekamoose Lake Inlet
Location9.7 MI SW JCT NY28+NY28A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.92501, -74.37134
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2020)
Projected traffic402 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$706,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Peekamoose Road over Peekamoose Lake Inlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.