West End Road over Taghkanic Creek
GoodColumbia County, New York · 1.2 MI N of Craryville · Structure no. 000000002222710
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 435
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West End Road over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West End Road over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 435 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West End Road over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is West End Road over Taghkanic Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns West End Road over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.