US Bridges

Piseco Road over North Creek

Poor

Fulton County, New York · At Knappville · Structure no. 000000003358180

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piseco Road over North Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Piseco Road over North Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

CarriesPiseco Road
CrossesNorth Creek
LocationAt Knappville
Coordinates43.23151, -74.65975
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2019)
Projected traffic207 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piseco Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piseco Road over North 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 Piseco Road over North Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Piseco Road over North Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Piseco Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.