US Bridges

Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · In Canajoharie · Structure no. 000000003309830

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,984
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3,984 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMontgomery Street
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
LocationIn Canajoharie
Coordinates42.90501, -74.57146
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,984 (2018)
Projected traffic4,929 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek carry?

About 3,984 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Street over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.