US Bridges

Washington Street over Hall Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 250 NE of W State ST · Structure no. 000000002204460

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Hall Creek is a steel culvert carrying Washington Street over Hall Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesHall Creek
Location250 NE of W State ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01021, -74.37667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2017)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2037
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Hall Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Hall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Hall Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Hall Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Hall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.