US Bridges

Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 4.2 MI West of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVandeusenville RD
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location4.2 MI West of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84439, -74.67962
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic263 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$867,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vandeusenville RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.