US Bridges

Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 3.0 MI E of Fonda · Structure no. 000000003310020

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMohawk Drive
CrossesDanascara Creek
Location3.0 MI E of Fonda
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.93883, -74.31703
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic538 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$640,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mohawk Drive over Danascara 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mohawk Drive over Danascara Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.