US Bridges

Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek

Good

Greene County, New York · 2 MI E of Cornwallville · Structure no. 000000003303150

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCornwallville RD
CrossesThorp Creek
Location2 MI E of Cornwallville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36115, -74.12135
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2016)
Projected traffic161 by 2036
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$460,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cornwallville RD over Thorp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cornwallville RD over Thorp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.