US Bridges

St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek

Fair

Fulton County, New York · 2 MI W of Lassellsville · Structure no. 000000003306930

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
644
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSt. Johnsville RD
CrossesTimmerman Creek
Location2 MI W of Lassellsville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.04788, -74.63957
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2021)
Projected traffic902 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$412,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns St. Johnsville RD over Timmerman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.