US Bridges

New Boston Street over Owlville Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 0.33 MI SW of Canastota · Structure no. 000000002263270

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,386
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Boston Street over Owlville Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Boston Street over Owlville Creek in Madison County, New York. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,386 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,952 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Boston Street
CrossesOwlville Creek
Location0.33 MI SW of Canastota
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.08624, -75.76826
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,386 (2020)
Projected traffic2,952 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Boston Street over Owlville Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Boston Street over Owlville 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Boston Street over Owlville Creek carry?

About 2,386 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is New Boston Street over Owlville Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Boston Street over Owlville Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.