US Bridges

County Road 1 over Bolter Creek

PoorPosted for load

Schuyler County, New York · 2.5 MI W of Int. With Nys · Structure no. 000000003332410

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
955
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1 over Bolter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1 over Bolter Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1
CrossesBolter Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Int. With Nys
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.53121, -76.71707
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic955 (2021)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1 over Bolter Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is County Road 1 over Bolter Creek 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 County Road 1 over Bolter Creek carry?

About 955 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1 over Bolter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1 over Bolter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.