US Bridges

Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek

Good

Jefferson County, New York · Btw Trn Areas 19A & 19D · Structure no. DAPFORDRU000010

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek in Jefferson County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFusa Blvd
CrossesBonaparte Creek
LocationBtw Trn Areas 19A & 19D
Coordinates44.17369, -75.42743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Fusa Blvd over Bonaparte Creek?

It is owned by the Army.