US Bridges

Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · At Gloversville · Structure no. 000000002204140

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
503
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 103 years old, older 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 503 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesBurr Street
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationAt Gloversville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.04679, -74.34582
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic503 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Burr Street over Cayadutta 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 503 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Street over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.