US Bridges

CR 74 over Wampecack Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 8 MI S of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306140

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
907
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 74 over Wampecack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 74 over Wampecack Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 907 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 74
CrossesWampecack Creek
Location8 MI S of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.9556, -73.48293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic907 (2019)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2039
Trucks6%
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$497,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 74 over Wampecack Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is CR 74 over Wampecack 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 74 over Wampecack Creek carry?

About 907 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 74 over Wampecack Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 74 over Wampecack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.