US Bridges

Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek

Good

Franklin County, New York · 3 MI SW of Westville Cntr · Structure no. 000000002219830

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek in Franklin 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBuel Road
CrossesE Br Deer Creek
Location3 MI SW of Westville Cntr
Coordinates44.91453, -74.44547
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2017)
Projected traffic203 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$610,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Buel Road over E Br Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buel Road over E Br Deer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.