US Bridges

Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · 1 MI N of Fort Johnson · Structure no. 000000003310160

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,461
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 2,461 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,512 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMcdonald DR
CrossesMcqueen Creek
Location1 MI N of Fort Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.97094, -74.24734
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,461 (2018)
Projected traffic2,512 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$722,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek carry?

About 2,461 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald DR over Mcqueen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.