Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek
PoorFulton County, New York · 5.2 MI NE of Oppenheim · Structure no. 000000002204040
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Irish Settlement R over Middle Sprite Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.