US Bridges

Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet

Good

Fulton County, New York · 6.0 MI NE of Bleecker · Structure no. 000000003307140

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 105 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBarlow Road
CrossesHolmes Lake Outlet
Location6.0 MI NE of Bleecker
Coordinates43.17729, -74.35506
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2021)
Projected traffic41 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$327,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Barlow Road over Holmes Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.