US Bridges

County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 1.0 MI SE of Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000003342510

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar is a concrete frame carrying County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesTaghkanic Creek Tributar
Location1.0 MI SE of Taghkanic
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13126, -73.66049
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2019)
Projected traffic668 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Taghkanic Creek Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.