US Bridges

RTE 10 over Caroga Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 0.5 MI SE JCT SH 10 & 10A · Structure no. 000000001008050

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
522
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 522 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2036. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 10
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location0.5 MI SE JCT SH 10 & 10A
RouteState Highway 10
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07057, -74.49239
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic522 (2016)
Projected traffic731 by 2036
Trucks8%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Caroga Creek carry?

About 522 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.