US Bridges

RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.5 MI SW of W Taghkanic · Structure no. 000000005502509

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,988
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 3,988 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,566 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 987G
CrossesTaghkanic Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of W Taghkanic
RouteState Highway 987G
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.12062, -73.71293
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,988 (2020)
Projected traffic9,566 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is RTE 987G 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek carry?

About 3,988 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 987G over Taghkanic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.