US Bridges

Bower RD over Bolter Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 2.0 MI NW of Perry City · Structure no. 000000003332400

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bower RD over Bolter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bower RD over Bolter Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBower RD
CrossesBolter Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of Perry City
Coordinates42.51697, -76.70825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2021)
Projected traffic144 by 2041
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

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$792,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bower RD over Bolter Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bower RD over Bolter 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bower RD over Bolter Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bower RD over Bolter Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bower RD over Bolter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.