US Bridges

Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 2.5 MI SE of Canajoharie · Structure no. 000000003309730

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mc Ewan 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 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMc Ewan Road
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location2.5 MI SE of Canajoharie
Coordinates42.87633, -74.60277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2018)
Projected traffic134 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mc Ewan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mc Ewan Road over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.