US Bridges

County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek

Good

Columbia County, New York · At W Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000003342300

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 10
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
LocationAt W Taghkanic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12358, -73.72117
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2020)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 10 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 10 over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.