US Bridges

Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek

Good

Madison County, New York · 3.0 MI NW of Chittenango · Structure no. 000000002309140

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,155
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bolivar Road over Chittenango 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 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,617 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBolivar Road
CrossesChittenango Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Chittenango
Coordinates43.08711, -75.896
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2021)
Projected traffic1,617 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

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$963,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek built?

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

What condition is Bolivar Road over Chittenango 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bolivar Road over Chittenango Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.