US Bridges

East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek

Fair

Greene County, New York · 2.0 Mi.Ne Hamlet E.Durham · Structure no. 000000003302800

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Red Mills Roa
CrossesBasic Creek
Location2.0 Mi.Ne Hamlet E.Durham
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.38974, -74.04382
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2017)
Projected traffic468 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Red Mills Roa over Basic 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 2023.

How much traffic does East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Red Mills Roa over Basic Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.