US Bridges

Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 4.2 MI NE of Odessa · Structure no. 000000003332240

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek is a concrete frame carrying Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCountry Road 6
CrossesVanloon Creek
Location4.2 MI NE of Odessa
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.36931, -76.71834
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic280 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$689,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country Road 6 over Vanloon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Country Road 6 over Vanloon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.