1. Board of Commissioners Meeting
2017 Bridge Inspections
Board of Commissioners Meeting
December 21, 2017

2. Bridges Receiving Maintenance Inspections in 2017
Rip Van Winkle
Mid-Hudson
Bear Mountain

3. Bridges Receiving Biennial Inspections in 2017
Kingston-Rhinecliff
Newburgh-Beacon
(North)
(South)

4. Current Rating System
CS1 – Good CS2 – Fair CS3 – Poor CS4 – Severe CS5 – Unknown
Implemented by NYSDOT with issuance of 2016 Bridge Inspection Manual

5. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Overall: Good condition

6. Paint system: Good condition overall
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Paint system: Good condition overall

7. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Steel Railings: Areas of severe section loss previously noted have been replaced as the railing replacement project is substantially complete.

8. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Continued evidence of movement restriction of main suspended span is being monitored.

9. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Some areas of unsound/spalled deck, typically near through holes, are being repaired as required. Full deck replacement is scheduled for 2027.

10. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Cracked tack welds on critical members are monitored each inspection. Five of the more suspect areas will be removed in 2018.

11. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Typical deck joint deterioration and associated underlying metalwork.
West abutment joint to be repaired with the through truss link assembly in 2018.

12. Rip Van Winkle Bridge
High mast light pole cracks, noted in the previous inspection, were repaired. Section loss with standing water at the base of high mast tower #1 will be cleaned and painted with drainage hole unclogged.

13. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Overall: Good condition

14. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Paint system: Good condition overall

15. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Some areas of substructure cracking and spalling. Repair work scheduled in 2019.

16. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Some deck joints are beginning to leak, leading to corrosion of nearby metalwork. New overlay in 2020.

17. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Cracking in some secondary floor system members (noted since deck repl. in 2002.)

18. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Arrest holes will be drilled to stop cracking.

19. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Exodermic deck in good overall condition, with localized areas of corrosion.

20. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Localized overlay failures. New overlay in 2020.

21. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
Monitor tack welds.

22. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge

23. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge

24. Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge

25. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Overall: Good condition

26. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Paint system: Good condition overall. Isolated areas of deterioration.

27. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Restricted movement of roadway stringer bearings at the towers (repairs accomplished in current contract.)

28. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Sidewalk stringer deterioration at bearing areas (repairs added to existing steel repair contract.)

29. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Crack at the Route 9 southbound overpass (repaired under existing steel repair contract.)

30. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Frozen bearings at the Route 9 southbound overpass (repaired under existing steel repair contract.)

31. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Main cables & suspenders: Satisfactory to Good condition (investigation in 2018.)

32. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Continued normal slow wear of metalwork at pins of truss bearings and links. Monitor during future inspections.

33. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Grid deck: Satisfactory condition with some areas of moderate to severe corrosion on overhangs. Monitor and maintenance paint.

34. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Minor to moderate deterioration of overlay (scheduled overlay replacement in 2019.)

35. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Deteriorated/broken railing anchor bolts (investigating repair solutions.)

36. Mid-Hudson Bridge
Deteriorated light standards repaired/ replaced as needed.

37. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
Overall: Satisfactory condition

38. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
Bridge deck: Fair condition with isolated areas in poor condition.

39. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
Bridge deck: Underdeck shoring installed, as needed.
Currently on Capital Program ( ).

40. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
West approach pavement cracking and potholes to be repaired in upcoming Route 9W overpass deck rehab project.

41. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
Some spalling of concrete piers behind granite blocks. Repairs scheduled in 2019.

42. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)
I-84 over Route 9W Structure is in overall fair condition
Deck / Joints in fair to poor condition
Some concrete pier and abutment spalling
Broken bearing anchor bolts
All deficiencies to be repaired in contract to begin in 2018

43. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)

44. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (North)

45. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Overall: Satisfactory condition

46. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Deterioration of the pedestrian walkway support metalwork.
Cracks in floor joist connection plates repaired with arrest holes.

47. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Deterioration of the pedestrian walkway support metalwork.
Section loss in longitudinal ribs. Maintenance repairing worst areas.

48. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Deterioration of the pedestrian walkway support metalwork.
Paint contract just completed (underside of walkway painted in through truss and girder spans.)

49. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Cracks in girder span diaphragm connections. Repair detail to be developed in 2018.

50. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Three stringers with web cracks. Repair detail to be developed in 2018.

51. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Corrosion of the bottom chord interiors and Stringers 1 and 9. Paint contract in 2017 covered these areas.

52. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
False chord pin slot wear. Repairs scheduled in 2018 under existing steel repair contract.

53. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)
Yellow flag for section loss of girder and sidewalk support at the west abutment. This is being repaired under existing steel repair contract.

54. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)

55. Newburgh-Beacon Bridge (South)

56. Bear Mountain Bridge
Overall: Good condition

57. Bear Mountain Bridge
Bridge deck: Satisfactory to Fair condition. Spalling with exposed reinforcing steel. Maintenance has shored and repaired a couple areas. Deck replacement is scheduled in 2025.

58. Bear Mountain Bridge
Main cable and suspenders are in good condition with only isolated paint failures. Detailed inspections of the main cable and suspender are to be completed in 2018.

59. Bear Mountain Bridge
Cracked welds in strut cover plates. Repair detail for maintenance being developed in 2018.

60. Bear Mountain Bridge
Floor system paint failure and corrosion at joints, plus areas of deck leakage. Maintenance has installed shielding to protect steel. Maintenance painting scheduled for 2018.

61. Light Standard #4 with its cracked base was replaced.
Bear Mountain Bridge
Light Standard #4 with its cracked base was replaced.

62. Bear Mountain Bridge
Maintenance removes guide plates in contact with suspenders as necessary.

63. Thank You