US Bridges

Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 7.6 MI W of Walton · Structure no. 000000003353410

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBullock Hill Road
CrossesTrout Creek
Location7.6 MI W of Walton
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.17362, -75.27938
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2021)
Projected traffic85 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$739,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullock Hill Road over Trout 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 Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bullock Hill Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.