Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreene County, New York · 2 MI N of SH23-OFF Hervey · Structure no. 000000002367790
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Stiehl Road over Thorp 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Stiehl Road over Thorp Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.