Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek
FairFulton County, New York · 0.4 MI from RTE 10A · Structure no. 000000003366190
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township 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 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Cape Horn Road 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 August 2023.
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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cape Horn Road over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.