Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek
PoorWashington County, New York · .2 MI S RTE 372 Greenwich · Structure no. 000000003306720
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 80 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2037. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Safford Hill Road over Fly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.