US Bridges

Combs Road over Patterson Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · .1M North CR 36 · Structure no. 000000003371320

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combs Road over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Combs Road over Patterson Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Road
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location.1M North CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.53245, -73.87728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic36 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$515,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Combs Road over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Road 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 Combs Road over Patterson Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Combs Road over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Road over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.