US Bridges

Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek

Good

Montgomery County, New York · 1 Mile W of Tribes Hill · Structure no. 000000003310040

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek is a concrete frame carrying Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Trail RD
CrossesDanescara Creek
Location1 Mile W of Tribes Hill
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.94986, -74.31218
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2019)
Projected traffic342 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$764,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Trail RD over Danescara 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Trail RD over Danescara Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.