US Bridges

Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1 MI E Hamlet of E Durham · Structure no. 000000003200890

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 44 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Hill Road
CrossesThorpe Creek
Location1 MI E Hamlet of E Durham
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.37204, -74.10921
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2017)
Projected traffic223 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$482,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Golden Hill Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Hill Road over Thorpe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.