US Bridges

County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.4 MI S of Craryville · Structure no. 000000003342290

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,267
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 76 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 5 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 2,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,364 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 7
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Craryville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16951, -73.58121
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,267 (2021)
Projected traffic2,364 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is County Road 7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 2,267 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 7 over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.