US Bridges

Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · City of Johnstown · Structure no. 000000002204450

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Avenue Ext
CrossesCayadutta Creek
LocationCity of Johnstown
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFulton County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.99343, -74.39792
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2041
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Avenue Ext 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Union Avenue Ext over Cayadutta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.