Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · 1.4 MI W of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309700
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Mac Phail Road over Canajoharie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.