US Bridges

RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R

FairPosted for load

Ulster County, New York · 2.6 M E I-87 and RT209 · Structure no. 000000005040010

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
7,793 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,119
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 21,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,319 by 2041. The structure is 7,793 ft (2,375.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesRTE 199
CrossesCounty Road 37 Hudson R
Location2.6 M E I-87 and RT209
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates41.97496, -73.93771
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans10 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,793 ft (2,375.3 m)
Longest span800 ft (243.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,119 (2018)
Projected traffic21,319 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$381.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R carry?

About 21,119 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R?

The structure is 7,793 ft (2,375.3 m) long with a longest span of 800 ft (243.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 199 over County Road 37 Hudson R?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.