US Bridges

Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · At City of Johnstown · Structure no. 000000002204370

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,176
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,176 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,404 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTownsend Avenue
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationAt City of Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02074, -74.36562
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,176 (2020)
Projected traffic6,404 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$577,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townsend Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 5,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Townsend Avenue over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.