US Bridges

Simpson Road over Fowler Creek

Fair

Livingston County, New York · 4 MI South of Caledonia · Structure no. 000000003316230

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Road over Fowler Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson Road over Fowler Creek in Livingston County, New York. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSimpson Road
CrossesFowler Creek
Location4 MI South of Caledonia
Coordinates42.9039, -77.87481
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic139 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simpson Road over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson Road over Fowler 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Simpson Road over Fowler Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Simpson Road over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson Road over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.