US Bridges

N Chase Street over Hale Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · City of Johnstown · Structure no. 000000002204480

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Chase Street over Hale Creek is a steel culvert carrying N Chase Street over Hale Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 193 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Chase Street
CrossesHale Creek
LocationCity of Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.00859, -74.36405
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic193 by 2041
Trucks0%
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$472,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Chase Street over Hale Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Chase Street over Hale 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Chase Street over Hale Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N Chase Street over Hale Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns N Chase Street over Hale Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.