Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek
PoorFulton County, New York · At Northbush · Structure no. 000000003366180
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.