The Turnwood Bridge is an 83 foot span thru girder fracture critical structure with a high hydraulic vulnerability classification for catastrophic failure. The bridge received yellow and red flags in 2020. The original bridge was constructed in 1939 and underwent a rehabilitation project in 1992 for deck and steel repairs. The structure serves a rural community which relies on the bridge to avoid a 20 mile detour that utilizes a seasonal unpaved road. There is no other detour route. The community also depends on the Town of Hardenburgh Highway Garage for providing essential services, which is located 2 miles beyond the bridge, again, where only a seasonal detour route is available. The current bridge has been in service well beyond its useful life and a replacement is needed. A design consultant was procured and hired in 2022. The project will include construction of a new bridge capable of passing the 100 year category severity storm on the same alignment as the current bridge. Prior to demolition of the existing structure, a one lane temporary bridge will be installed upstream to serve alternating one-way traffic maintained through temporary traffic lights. No right of way is expected for the temporary and new bridges. A small amount of right of way funds are allocated within the project budget as a precautionary measure. This project is in included in the Ulster County FY 2023 - 2028 CIP. As of February 24, 2023, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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