US Bridges

County Road 36 over Patterson Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · 2 MI E of Thurman · Structure no. 000000003305690

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 36 over Patterson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 36 over Patterson Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Road 36
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location2 MI E of Thurman
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.53058, -73.88081
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
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2019)
Projected traffic283 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$323,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 36 over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 36 over Patterson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 36 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 36 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns County Road 36 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.