Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek
PoorColumbia County, New York · 2.7 MI NW of Livingston · Structure no. 000000003222820
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 697 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bells Pond 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bells Pond Road over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.