US Bridges

RTE 10 over Caroga Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 06 MI N JCT Rts 10+67 · Structure no. 000000001007970

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Caroga Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 10 over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 614 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location06 MI N JCT Rts 10+67
RouteState Highway 10
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01168, -74.53922
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2020)
Projected traffic614 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$847,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Caroga 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Caroga Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.