US Bridges

CR 59A over Wampecack Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 5.0MI S of Greenwich · Structure no. 000000003306070

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
477
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59A over Wampecack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 59A over Wampecack Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 668 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 59A
CrossesWampecack Creek
Location5.0MI S of Greenwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96563, -73.47284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2021)
Projected traffic668 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$719,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59A over Wampecack Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 59A over Wampecack Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 59A over Wampecack Creek carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 59A over Wampecack Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59A over Wampecack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.