US Bridges

Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek

Good

Delaware County, New York · 200 Yards NE of Margaretv · Structure no. 000000002270370

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,008
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,008 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,411 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location200 Yards NE of Margaretv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.14931, -74.65026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,008 (2020)
Projected traffic1,411 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Bull Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek carry?

About 1,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.