Earlton Road over Cob Creek
PoorGreene County, New York · 5 MI W of Coxsackie · Structure no. 000000003303170
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 471
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Earlton Road over Cob Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Earlton Road over Cob Creek in Greene County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Earlton Road over Cob Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Earlton Road over Cob Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Earlton Road over Cob Creek carry?
About 471 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Earlton Road over Cob Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Earlton Road over Cob Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.