US Bridges

RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.2 MI W JCT Rts 145 &67A · Structure no. 000000001038160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,296
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,296 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,515 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 145
CrossesThorpe Creek
Location1.2 MI W JCT Rts 145 &67A
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates42.37667, -74.1049
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,296 (2020)
Projected traffic3,515 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 145 over Thorpe 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek carry?

About 3,296 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 145 over Thorpe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.