US Bridges

South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · At Broadalbin · Structure no. 000000002257100

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,345
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,345 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,283 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Second Ave
CrossesKennyetto Creek
LocationAt Broadalbin
Coordinates43.05479, -74.20017
Functional classRural 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2018)
Projected traffic3,283 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$894,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Second Ave over Kennyetto 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 South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Second Ave over Kennyetto Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.