Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek
PoorColumbia County, New York · 0.9 MI S of W Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000003222930
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 82 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 Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 82 over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.