US Bridges

Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek

Fair

Chenango County, New York · 1.8 MI SW of Pharsalia · Structure no. 000000003351260

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek in Chenango County, New York. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 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 5 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBurdick Hill RD
CrossesBrakel Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Pharsalia
Coordinates42.56601, -75.80076
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2017)
Projected traffic38 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$598,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Burdick Hill RD over Brakel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Burdick Hill RD over Brakel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.