Historic Bridges: Ulster County, New York

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 6

Eddyville Bridge
HSR

NY-213 Over Rondout Creek in Eddyville: Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 346 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1957 By: Shanahan Construction Company of Ellenville, New York

This is a somewhat unusual and early example of a fairly large steel bridge span composed largely of welded construction.

Kingston - Port Ewen Suspension Bridge
Wurts Street Bridge
HSR

Wurts Street Over Rondout Creek in Kingston and Port Ewen: Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 1,063 ft. Main Span: 705 ft. Roadway: 23.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1921 By: Terry and Tench of New York, New York and Holton D. Robinson, Daniel E. Moran, and William H. Yates

This impressive suspension bridge is the oldest in the Hudson River valley region and is noted for its unusual stiffening truss.

Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
George Clinton Memorial Bridge
HSR

NY-199 Over Hudson River, CR-37, and Railroad in Rural: Ulster County, New York and Dutchess County, New York, United States

Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 7,793 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1957 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Merritt-Chapman and Scott Corporation of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York

This is an extremely large continuous deck truss bridge and a noted work of famous engineer David Steinman.

Mid-Hudson Bridge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge
HSR

US-44 and NY-55 Over Hudson River and Various Streets and Railroads in Poughkeepsie and Highland: Dutchess County, New York and Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch,

Length: 4,201 ft. Main Span: 1,495 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski and Daniel E. Moran

Designed by famous engineer Ralph Modjeski, this amazingly beautiful bridge is noted for its unique tower design and its location over the scenic Hudson River.

Walkway over the Hudson
Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Walkway over the Hudson, Hudson Valley Rail-Trail) Over Hudson River and Various Streets and Railroads in Poughkeepsie and Highland: Dutchess County, New York and Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 6,767 ft. Main Span: 548 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1888 By: Union Bridge Company of Athens, Pennsylvania and Buffalo, New York

This massive and ancient cantilever truss bridge is one of the most important historic bridges in the country, and has been beautifully converted for pedestrian use.

Wilbur Bridge
Rondout Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Rondout Creek in Kingston: Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,227 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This impressive high level railroad bridge with a variety of span types is a unique landmark for the area.

Historic Bridges: Ulster County, New York

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