US Bridges

Blind Buck Road over White Creek

Fair

Washington County, New York · 0.2MI SE of RT153 JCT · Structure no. 000000003306610

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blind Buck Road over White Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blind Buck Road over White Creek in Washington County, New York. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 83 years old, older 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.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlind Buck Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.2MI SE of RT153 JCT
CountyWashington County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.17588, -73.31436
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2019)
Projected traffic335 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$786,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blind Buck Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Blind Buck Road over White 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Blind Buck Road over White Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blind Buck Road over White Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Blind Buck Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.