US Bridges

Bridge Street over RTE 29

Good

Fulton County, New York · 17 MI E JCT Rts 30+29 · Structure no. 000000001020620

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over RTE 29 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over RTE 29 in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesRTE 29
Location17 MI E JCT Rts 30+29
Coordinates43.05518, -74.19171
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2020)
Projected traffic466 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over RTE 29 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over RTE 29 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over RTE 29 carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over RTE 29?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over RTE 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.