US Bridges

County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.3 MI SW of Claverack · Structure no. 000000003342280

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,218
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 72 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 29
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of Claverack
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.21569, -73.75908
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2021)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 29 over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.