US Bridges

Bull Run Road over Bull Run

Good

Delaware County, New York · N of Margaretville · Structure no. 000000003369630

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Run Road over Bull Run is a concrete slab carrying Bull Run Road over Bull Run in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBull Run Road
CrossesBull Run
LocationN of Margaretville
Coordinates42.15524, -74.6524
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic210 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Run Road over Bull Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Run Road over Bull Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Run Road over Bull Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Bull Run Road over Bull Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Run Road over Bull Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.