US Bridges

RTE 29 over East Canada Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 01 MI E JCT Rts 167+29 · Structure no. 000000001051170

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over East Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 29 over East Canada Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,677 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesEast Canada Creek
Location01 MI E JCT Rts 167+29
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates43.10548, -74.76963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2020)
Projected traffic1,677 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$7.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over East Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE 29 over East Canada 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 November 2024.

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

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over East Canada Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over East Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.