Water Street over Taghkanic Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, New York · 1.6 MI SE JCT Rts 82+9+23 · Structure no. 000000003222770
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Taghkanic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water Street over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2038. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Water Street over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.