US Bridges

West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · City of Gloversville · Structure no. 000000002204310

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Tenth Ave
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationCity of Gloversville
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0622, -74.34401
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$209,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns West Tenth Ave over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.