US Bridges

County Road 153 over White Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 5 Miles NE of Salem · Structure no. 000000003305810

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
709
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 153 over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 153 over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 993 by 2038. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 153
CrossesWhite Creek
Location5 Miles NE of Salem
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.22228, -73.27037
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2018)
Projected traffic993 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 153 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is County Road 153 over White 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 153 over White Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 153 over White Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 153 over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.