US Bridges

Adamsville Road over Big Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 1 Mile South of Granville · Structure no. 000000003305800

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
772
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adamsville Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adamsville Road over Big Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 years old, older 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesAdamsville Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location1 Mile South of Granville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.35646, -73.48728
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2018)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$795,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adamsville Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Adamsville Road over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does Adamsville Road over Big Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Adamsville Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Adamsville Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.