US Bridges

RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib.

Good

Washington County, New York · 1.6 MI W JCT Rtes 40 &149 · Structure no. 000000003038480

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,531
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib. in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 149
CrossesBig Creek Trib.
Location1.6 MI W JCT Rtes 40 &149
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates43.36109, -73.42067
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2019)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2041
Trucks9%
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

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$323,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns RTE 149 over Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.