US Bridges

County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 2 MI NE of Gloversville · Structure no. 000000003306820

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 102
CrossesWaterworks Creek
Location2 MI NE of Gloversville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08942, -74.30818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2020)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 102 over Waterworks 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 102 over Waterworks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.