Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek
FairRensselaer County, New York · 10 MI SW Schaghticoke · Structure no. 000000002259460
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek in Rensselaer County, New York. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 391 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock 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 2024.
How much traffic does Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Buttermilk Fls RD over Tomhannock Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.