US Bridges

Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 6 Miles NW of Oppenheim · Structure no. 000000003306970

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
476
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 476 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesDolgeville RD
CrossesBacon Brook
Location6 Miles NW of Oppenheim
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08051, -74.75747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2021)
Projected traffic666 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$456,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dolgeville RD over Bacon Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.