US Bridges

Piseco Road over Ayers Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · At Village of Stratford · Structure no. 000000002204050

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piseco Road over Ayers Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Piseco Road over Ayers Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPiseco Road
CrossesAyers Creek
LocationAt Village of Stratford
Coordinates43.17988, -74.69254
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2019)
Projected traffic207 by 2039
Trucks15%
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

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$192,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piseco Road over Ayers Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piseco Road over Ayers 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 2024.

How much traffic does Piseco Road over Ayers Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Piseco Road over Ayers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Piseco Road over Ayers Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.