US Bridges

New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 2.7 MI SE of W. Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000003222970

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Forge Road 2
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
Location2.7 MI SE of W. Taghkanic
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10645, -73.67387
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$904,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns New Forge Road 2 over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.