US Bridges

Youkers Road over Crum Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 3 Miles SW of Oppenheim · Structure no. 000000003306860

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
379
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youkers Road over Crum Creek is a steel culvert carrying Youkers Road over Crum Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 379 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesYoukers Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location3 Miles SW of Oppenheim
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04062, -74.71999
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic379 (2021)
Projected traffic531 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youkers Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youkers Road over Crum 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 Youkers Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Youkers Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Youkers Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.