US Bridges

RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 1.4 MI S JCT SH10 & SH163 · Structure no. 000000001007930

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
913
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 913 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 10
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location1.4 MI S JCT SH10 & SH163
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates42.84606, -74.60034
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic913 (2020)
Projected traffic918 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 10 over Canajoharie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek carry?

About 913 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 10 over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.