US Bridges

Burr Road over Bolter Creek

FairPosted for load

Schuyler County, New York · 3.8 MI NW of Perry City · Structure no. 000000003332420

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burr Road over Bolter Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Burr Road over Bolter Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBurr Road
CrossesBolter Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Perry City
CountySchuyler County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.5381, -76.7362
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic70 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burr Road over Bolter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burr Road over Bolter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Burr Road over Bolter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Burr Road over Bolter Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Burr Road over Bolter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.