US Bridges

Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · In City of Amsterdam · Structure no. 000000002266960

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,218
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,981 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSteadwell Avenue
CrossesDove Creek
LocationIn City of Amsterdam
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.95439, -74.21434
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,218 (2020)
Projected traffic3,981 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$636,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steadwell Avenue over Dove 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 Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek carry?

About 3,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Steadwell Avenue over Dove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.