US Bridges

Butler Road over Wilsey Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 7.0 Mi.Se of Glen · Structure no. 000000002266980

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Road over Wilsey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Road over Wilsey Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesButler Road
CrossesWilsey Creek
Location7.0 Mi.Se of Glen
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.82252, -74.26439
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic67 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$443,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Road over Wilsey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Road over Wilsey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Butler Road over Wilsey Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Butler Road over Wilsey Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Road over Wilsey Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.