US Bridges

Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR

Poor

Schuyler County, New York · 3.3 MI S of Montour Falls · Structure no. 000000002216050

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR in Schuyler 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFitzpatrick Road
CrossesTrib.Catharine CR
Location3.3 MI S of Montour Falls
Coordinates42.29986, -76.82785
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2019)
Projected traffic174 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR built?

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

What condition is Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fitzpatrick Road over Trib.Catharine CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.