US Bridges

RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 0.3 MI E JCT Rts 9W & 385 · Structure no. 000000001047390

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,792
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 8,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,171 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 385
CrossesCoxsackie Creek
Location0.3 MI E JCT Rts 9W & 385
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates42.36246, -73.82903
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,792 (2020)
Projected traffic9,171 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 385 over Coxsackie 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 385 over Coxsackie Creek carry?

About 8,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 385 over Coxsackie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.