US Bridges

Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 6.5 MI E of Canajoharie · Structure no. 000000003309930

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCurrytown RD
CrossesYatesville Creek
Location6.5 MI E of Canajoharie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.90633, -74.45413
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2018)
Projected traffic452 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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$537,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Currytown RD over Yatesville 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 Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Currytown RD over Yatesville Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.