Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek
GoodMontgomery County, New York · 0.6 MI N of ST Johnsville · Structure no. 000000003366170
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thumb Road over Zimmerman 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Thumb Road over Zimmerman Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.