US Bridges

RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek

Poor

Fulton County, New York · In Johnstown · Structure no. 000000002204420

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,514
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,483 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationIn Johnstown
RouteCity Street 29
Coordinates43.00941, -74.37687
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2020)
Projected traffic5,483 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.