US Bridges

Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek

Fair

Chemung County, New York · 1.7 MI NE Sullivanville · Structure no. 000000003332070

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek in Chemung County, New York. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBrickhouse RD
CrossesBulkley Creek
Location1.7 MI NE Sullivanville
Coordinates42.22306, -76.74549
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$542,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Brickhouse RD over Bulkley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Brickhouse RD over Bulkley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.