US Bridges

RTE 10 over Sprite Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 0.2 MI S JCT Rts 10 & 67 · Structure no. 000000001007960

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
877
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Sprite Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 10 over Sprite Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRTE 10
CrossesSprite Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT Rts 10 & 67
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates43.0017, -74.53922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2020)
Projected traffic914 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$774,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Sprite Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RTE 10 over Sprite 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Sprite Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Sprite Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Sprite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.