US Bridges

RTE 29A over East Canada Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · 8 MI W JCT Rts 10 & 29A · Structure no. 000000001020740

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
484
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29A over East Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 29A over East Canada Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 94 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 484 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesRTE 29A
CrossesEast Canada Creek
Location8 MI W JCT Rts 10 & 29A
RouteState Highway 29A
Coordinates43.17987, -74.69601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2020)
Projected traffic504 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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$4.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29A over East Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is RTE 29A over East Canada 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 29A over East Canada Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29A over East Canada Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29A over East Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.