US Bridges

Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek

Good

Franklin County, New York · 1.2 MI NW of Duane · Structure no. 000000003337970

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesRed Tavern Road
CrossesHorseshoe Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of Duane
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates44.66339, -74.29014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Tavern Road over Horseshoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.