US Bridges

North Road over Zimmerman Creek

Poor

Fulton County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Lassellsvill · Structure no. 000000003306950

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Road over Zimmerman Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Road over Zimmerman Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesNorth Road
CrossesZimmerman Creek
Location1 Mile NE of Lassellsvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05641, -74.59558
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic378 by 2037
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$346,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Road over Zimmerman Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Road over Zimmerman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does North Road over Zimmerman Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is North Road over Zimmerman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns North Road over Zimmerman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.