Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek
PoorFulton County, New York · 1.5 MI SW of Emmonsburg · Structure no. 000000003307130
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Voorhees Road over Sprite 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.