US Bridges

Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 4 MI West of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309620

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 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 1988, so it is 37 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVandeusenville RD
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location4 MI West of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84905, -74.67373
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Vandeusenville RD over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.