US Bridges

Hanks Road over White Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.1MI N of RT22 JCT · Structure no. 000000003306630

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
577
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanks Road over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanks Road over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 577 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHanks Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.1MI N of RT22 JCT
Coordinates43.15168, -73.35377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2019)
Projected traffic808 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$784,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanks Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hanks Road over White 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hanks Road over White Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hanks Road over White Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hanks Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.