Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River
PoorFranklin County, New York · .2 MI W of the Forge · Structure no. 000000003337600
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 704
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River in Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River carry?
About 704 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bunker Hill Road over Chateaugay River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.