Townsend Road over Big Creek
FairWashington County, New York · 2 MI W of Hartford · Structure no. 000000003305990
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townsend Road over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend Road over Big Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townsend Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Townsend 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 Townsend Road over Big Creek carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Townsend Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Townsend Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.