US Bridges

County Road 140 over Caroga Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 2 MI SW of Ephratah · Structure no. 000000003307040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 140 over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 140 over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 140
CrossesCaroga Creek
Location2 MI SW of Ephratah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99721, -74.57803
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2019)
Projected traffic276 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$872,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 140 over Caroga Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 140 over Caroga 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 140 over Caroga Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 140 over Caroga Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 140 over Caroga Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.