NEW PALTZ ROAD
Carrying NEW PALTZ ROAD over Hudson Valley Rail Trail
1.3 MI E OF HIGHLAND VILL, Ulster, New York
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NEW PALTZ ROAD
The NEW PALTZ ROAD bridge in Ulster, New York carries NEW PALTZ ROAD over Hudson Valley Rail Trail. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,298 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New York bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 91.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NEW PALTZ ROAD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2011
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,298 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000003224280
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NEW PALTZ ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NEW PALTZ ROAD against other structures in Ulster and across New York. New York bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NEW PALTZ ROAD?
NEW PALTZ ROAD in Ulster, New York, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NEW PALTZ ROAD inspected?
NEW PALTZ ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,298 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NEW PALTZ ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NEW PALTZ ROAD?
NEW PALTZ ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 91.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NEW PALTZ ROAD?
NEW PALTZ ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NEW PALTZ ROAD and does age affect safety?
NEW PALTZ ROAD was built in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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