US Bridges

North Bush Road over Pecks Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 2MI N of ST Rt 10/29A Int · Structure no. 000000003358200

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bush Road over Pecks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bush Road over Pecks Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Bush Road
CrossesPecks Creek
Location2MI N of ST Rt 10/29A Int
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.07939, -74.47802
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$522,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Bush Road over Pecks Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is North Bush Road over Pecks Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Bush Road over Pecks Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Bush Road over Pecks Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Bush Road over Pecks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.