US Bridges

Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.75 MI E Lordville · Structure no. 000000003367380

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBouchouxville Rd.
CrossesAbe Lord Creek
Location0.75 MI E Lordville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.87281, -75.2023
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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$474,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bouchouxville Rd. over Abe Lord Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.