US Bridges

County Road 25 over Claverack Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · 3 MI W of 9H/CO. Airport · Structure no. 000000003342260

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 25 over Claverack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 25 over Claverack Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 years old, older 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 827 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 25
CrossesClaverack Creek
Location3 MI W of 9H/CO. Airport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.31224, -73.74259
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2021)
Projected traffic827 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$4.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 25 over Claverack Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 25 over Claverack 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 25 over Claverack Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 25 over Claverack Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 25 over Claverack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.