US Bridges

Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek

Fair

Ontario County, New York · 0.5 MI W of Mertensia · Structure no. 000000003318760

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,439
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek in Ontario County, New York. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,439 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,669 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoughton Hill RD
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Mertensia
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.96148, -77.36876
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,439 (2021)
Projected traffic8,669 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boughton Hill RD over Mud 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 8,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Boughton Hill RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.