US Bridges

County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail

Fair

Ulster County, New York · So of Rt 299 at Riverside · Structure no. 000000003371480

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail is a steel culvert carrying County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesHudson Valley Rail Trail
LocationSo of Rt 299 at Riverside
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.73667, -74.00214
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$298,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Road 15 over Hudson Valley Rail Trail?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.