RTE 67 over Caroga Creek
PoorMontgomery County, New York · 3.2 MI E JCT SH 5 & CR 52 · Structure no. 000000001053810
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 67 over Caroga Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 67 over Caroga Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,178 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 67 over Caroga Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 67 over Caroga 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 67 over Caroga Creek carry?
About 1,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is RTE 67 over Caroga Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 67 over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.