US Bridges

King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 5 MI NW Village Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000003200740

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing Hill Earlton
CrossesCob Creek
Location5 MI NW Village Coxsackie
Coordinates42.38171, -73.94221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$447,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is King Hill Earlton over Cob 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 King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns King Hill Earlton over Cob Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.