RTE 196 over Wood Creek
GoodWashington County, New York · 3.85 MI E JCT RTE 4 & 196 · Structure no. 000000001039830
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,743
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 196 over Wood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 196 over Wood Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 95 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,947 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 196 over Wood Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 196 over Wood 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 RTE 196 over Wood Creek carry?
About 4,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is RTE 196 over Wood Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 196 over Wood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.