US Bridges

Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, New York · City of Gloversville · Structure no. 000000002204340

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBleecker Street
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationCity of Gloversville
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.06484, -74.34721
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2020)
Projected traffic721 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$538,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bleecker Street over Cayadutta 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.