US Bridges

Davis Road over Crum Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 3.0 MI NW St. Johnsville · Structure no. 000000003309460

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Road over Crum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Davis Road over Crum Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDavis Road
CrossesCrum Creek
Location3.0 MI NW St. Johnsville
Coordinates43.03333, -74.72714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic7 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$266,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Road over Crum Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Road over Crum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Road over Crum Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Davis Road over Crum Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Road over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.