US Bridges

Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1.6 MI E of Ames · Structure no. 000000003309820

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 88 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMapletown RD
CrossesTrib Canajoharie Ck
Location1.6 MI E of Ames
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.84118, -74.57355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2019)
Projected traffic336 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$348,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mapletown RD over Trib Canajoharie Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.