West End Road over Taghkanic Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, New York · 1.2 MI N of Craryville · Structure no. 000000002222700
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West End Road over Taghkanic Creek is a concrete slab carrying West End Road over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West End Road over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is West End Road over Taghkanic 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does West End Road over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West End Road over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns West End Road over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.