US Bridges

Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek

Fair

Delaware County, New York · 0.8 MI NW Fergusonville · Structure no. 000000003352200

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek in Delaware County, New York. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesCharlotte Creek
Location0.8 MI NW Fergusonville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.49922, -74.78796
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$865,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Johnson Road over Charlotte 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 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Charlotte Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.