RTE 29 over Caroga Creek
PoorFulton County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 10 & 29 · Structure no. 000000001020590
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,238
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 29 over Caroga Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 29 over Caroga Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 29 over Caroga Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is RTE 29 over Caroga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 29 over Caroga Creek carry?
About 2,238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 29 over Caroga Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 29 over Caroga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.