US Bridges

Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek

Fair

Schuyler County, New York · 1.3 MI S of Burdette · Structure no. 000000002254550

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDolphsburg RD
CrossesDolphsburg Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Burdette
Coordinates42.40187, -76.84301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2019)
Projected traffic115 by 2039
Trucks19%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$483,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dolphsburg RD over Dolphsburg Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.