US Bridges

County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 5 Miles North of Bleecker · Structure no. 000000003306980

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 125
CrossesHolmes Lake Outlet
Location5 Miles North of Bleecker
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.18101, -74.35933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2018)
Projected traffic248 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$279,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns County Road 125 over Holmes Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.