US Bridges

Powley Road over East Canada Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hamilton County, New York · 2.3 MI SW S Tip Ferris Lk · Structure no. 000000002204490

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powley Road over East Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Powley Road over East Canada Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesPowley Road
CrossesEast Canada Creek
Location2.3 MI SW S Tip Ferris Lk
CountyHamilton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.30993, -74.65435
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2021)
Projected traffic3 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powley Road over East Canada Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powley Road over East Canada Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Powley Road over East Canada Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Powley Road over East Canada Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Powley Road over East Canada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.