US Bridges

RTE 145 over Bowery Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 3.4 MI NE JCT SH23/SH145 · Structure no. 000000001038150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 145 over Bowery Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 145 over Bowery Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 3,907 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,166 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 145
CrossesBowery Creek
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SH23/SH145
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates42.35385, -74.07088
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,907 (2020)
Projected traffic4,166 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 145 over Bowery Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 145 over Bowery 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 145 over Bowery Creek carry?

About 3,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 145 over Bowery Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 145 over Bowery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.