US Bridges

Elka Park Road over Cook Brook

Fair

Greene County, New York · 1.5 MI S of Tannersville · Structure no. 000000003201000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elka Park Road over Cook Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elka Park Road over Cook Brook in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesElka Park Road
CrossesCook Brook
Location1.5 MI S of Tannersville
CountyGreene County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16927, -74.15007
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2018)
Projected traffic353 by 2038
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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elka Park Road over Cook Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elka Park Road over Cook Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does Elka Park Road over Cook Brook carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elka Park Road over Cook Brook?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elka Park Road over Cook Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.