Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, New York · 4 Miles West of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309550
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 286
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek carry?
About 286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Otsego Road over Canajoharie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.