US Bridges

County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.8 MI S of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003332220

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,099
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,099 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 15
CrossesMc Clure Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.32551, -76.78526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,099 (2021)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek carry?

About 1,099 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 15 over Mc Clure Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.