US Bridges

Arch Bridge Road over North Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 2.2 MI NE of Mellenville · Structure no. 000000003222550

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch Bridge Road over North Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arch Bridge Road over North Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesArch Bridge Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location2.2 MI NE of Mellenville
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.28288, -73.65175
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2020)
Projected traffic405 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$727,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch Bridge Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch Bridge Road over North Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Arch Bridge Road over North Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arch Bridge Road over North Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Arch Bridge Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.