US Bridges

Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · .9 Mile NW Halcott Center · Structure no. 000000003200950

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesElk Creek Road
CrossesVly Creek
Location.9 Mile NW Halcott Center
Coordinates42.19407, -74.47662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Creek Road over Vly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.