Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek
GoodSchuyler County, New York · .4 Miles South Perry City · Structure no. 000000003332460
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek in Schuyler County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Hill Road over Taughannock 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Hill Road over Taughannock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.