US Bridges

Hughes Road over Irish Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 5.8 MI SW of Fultonville · Structure no. 000000003310120

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Road over Irish Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Hughes Road over Irish Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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, projected to reach 468 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHughes Road
CrossesIrish Creek
Location5.8 MI SW of Fultonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.88429, -74.27989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2017)
Projected traffic468 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$242,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes Road over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hughes Road over Irish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hughes Road over Irish Creek carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hughes Road over Irish Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Road over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.