US Bridges

Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 9.0 MI S of Fort Hunter · Structure no. 000000003310130

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2037. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesBurtonville Road
CrossesWilsey Creek
Location9.0 MI S of Fort Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.81678, -74.28021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2017)
Projected traffic221 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$676,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burtonville 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Burtonville Road over Wilsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.