Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook
PoorColumbia County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Copake Falls · Structure no. 000000003222370
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Maple Lane over Bashbish Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.