North Bush Road over Caroga Creek
FairPosted for loadFulton County, New York · At Northbush · Structure no. 000000002257090
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 161
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bush Road over Caroga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bush Road over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 161 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bush Road over Caroga Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bush Road over Caroga 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does North Bush Road over Caroga Creek carry?
About 161 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is North Bush Road over Caroga Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns North Bush Road over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.