US Bridges

County Road 74 over Fly Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 1 MI S of Greenwich · Structure no. 000000003306170

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
728
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 74 over Fly Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 74 over Fly Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 74
CrossesFly Creek
Location1 MI S of Greenwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07026, -73.49775
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2018)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$879,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 74 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 74 over Fly 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 74 over Fly Creek carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 74 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 74 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.