US Bridges

Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 2 MI S of Greenwich · Structure no. 000000002257340

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek is a steel culvert carrying Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCol.Baume Road
CrossesFly Creek
Location2 MI S of Greenwich
Coordinates43.07233, -73.49553
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2017)
Projected traffic213 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Col.Baume Road over Fly 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Col.Baume Road over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.