US Bridges

Valli Road over Black Creek

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.1MI NW West Park · Structure no. 000000009700012

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valli Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valli Road over Black Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesValli Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location1.1MI NW West Park
Coordinates41.80131, -73.97796
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valli Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valli Road over Black 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Valli Road over Black Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Valli Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Valli Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.