South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 2.5 MI W of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309690
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Buel Road 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 South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns South Buel Road over Canajoharie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.