US Bridges

Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek

Good

Schuyler County, New York · 0.4 MI W of Valois · Structure no. 000000003332430

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesValois Point Road
CrossesBreakneck Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Valois
Coordinates42.53708, -76.88333
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$475,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valois Point Road over Breakneck 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 Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Valois Point Road over Breakneck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.