US Bridges

North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · At St.Johnsville · Structure no. 000000002266890

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,286
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Division ST
CrossesZimmerman Creek
LocationAt St.Johnsville
Coordinates43.00564, -74.67659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2018)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2038
Trucks6%
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

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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Division ST over Zimmerman 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Division ST over Zimmerman Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.