US Bridges

Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook

Fair

Columbia County, New York · 0.9 MI E of Copake Falls · Structure no. 000000005521850

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook in Columbia County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCabin Road
CrossesBash Bish Brook
Location0.9 MI E of Copake Falls
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyColumbia County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.11664, -73.50764
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$453,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Cabin Road over Bash Bish Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.