US Bridges

RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 3 MI E JCT Rts 10 & 331 · Structure no. 000000001020580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 29
CrossesTimmerman Creek
Location3 MI E JCT Rts 10 & 331
RouteState Highway 29
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05404, -74.63457
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2020)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$519,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Timmerman 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Timmerman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.