Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek
FairMontgomery County, New York · 2.3 Miles N of Sprakers · Structure no. 000000003309880
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1938, 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack 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 2023.
How much traffic does Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Oswegatchie RD over Knauderack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.