US Bridges

Valentine Road over Chester Creek

Good

Warren County, New York · In Starbuckville · Structure no. 000000003305230

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,217
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine Road over Chester Creek is a concrete frame carrying Valentine Road over Chester Creek in Warren County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,704 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValentine Road
CrossesChester Creek
LocationIn Starbuckville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.67435, -73.77836
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2019)
Projected traffic1,704 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$861,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valentine Road over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentine Road over Chester 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valentine Road over Chester Creek carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Valentine Road over Chester Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Valentine Road over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.