US Bridges

RTE 196 over Bond Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 2.05 MI E JCT RTE 4 & 196 · Structure no. 000000001095780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,750
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 196 over Bond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 196 over Bond Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,827 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 196
CrossesBond Creek
Location2.05 MI E JCT RTE 4 & 196
RouteState Highway 196
Coordinates43.30519, -73.54722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2016)
Projected traffic7,827 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 196 over Bond Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 196 over Bond 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 196 over Bond Creek carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 196 over Bond Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns RTE 196 over Bond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.