Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek
PoorColumbia County, New York · 1.1 MI W of Copake Lake · Structure no. 000000003222950
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berkshire 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 Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Berkshire Road over Taghkanic Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.