Fulton County Bridge Report Card
Fulton County scores 52 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fulton County, New York
Fulton County has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.3% is above the 9.9% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,623 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fulton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 52/100 (F). The county has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,623 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 15.3% | 30.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.7% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.1% | 6.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 151,188 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 15.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,623 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fulton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,514 | 1935 |
| RTE 29 over Caroga Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,238 | 1933 |
| Bleecker Street over Cayadutta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 583 | 1914 |
| North Road over Zimmerman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1964 |
| Calderwood Road over N Chuctanunda Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 175 | 1979 |
| Piseco Road over East Canada Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 148 | 1952 |
| Piseco Road over North Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 148 | 1973 |
| Piseco Road over Ayers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 148 | 1984 |
| Pecks Lake Road over Pecks Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 138 | 1930 |
| Voorhees Road over Sprite Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 106 | 1934 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.