US Bridges

Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek

Good

Fulton County, New York · In Broadalbin · Structure no. 000000003307060

Built
1875
150 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,849
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek in Fulton County, New York. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 150 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesKennyetto Creek
LocationIn Broadalbin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05839, -74.19537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2021)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$863,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek built?

It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Kennyetto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.