US Bridges

Ash Grove RD over White Creek

Good

Washington County, New York · 2 MI E of Cambridge · Structure no. 000000003306470

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Grove RD over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Grove RD over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 83 years old, older 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesAsh Grove RD
CrossesWhite Creek
Location2 MI E of Cambridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.02648, -73.33669
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ash Grove RD over White Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ash Grove RD over White 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ash Grove RD over White Creek carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ash Grove RD over White Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Grove RD over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.