US Bridges

RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · JCT Rts 44-55 < Hudson R · Structure no. 000000005025530

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel Continuous
Length
4,201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,047
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri is a steel continuous suspension carrying RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 38,047 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,672 by 2041. The structure is 4,201 ft (1,280.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 44
CrossesAMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri
LocationJCT Rts 44-55 < Hudson R
RouteU.S. Route 44
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.70338, -73.95057
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length4,201 ft (1,280.5 m)
Longest span1,495 ft (455.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,047 (2020)
Projected traffic53,672 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed35.4 mi (57 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$236.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri carry?

About 38,047 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri?

The structure is 4,201 ft (1,280.5 m) long with a longest span of 1,495 ft (455.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 44 over AMTRAK Gerald Drive Ri?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.