US Bridges

Croton Road over Catharine Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 3.4 S of Montour Falls · Structure no. 000000003332540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Croton Road over Catharine Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Croton Road over Catharine Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCroton Road
CrossesCatharine Creek
Location3.4 S of Montour Falls
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.29619, -76.84677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Croton Road over Catharine Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croton Road over Catharine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Croton Road over Catharine Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Croton Road over Catharine Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Croton Road over Catharine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.