West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · .2 MI West of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309710
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 398
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 years old, older 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is West Ames RD 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek carry?
About 398 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns West Ames RD over Canajoharie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.