US Bridges

County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce

Fair

Montgomery County, New York · S Tribes Hill/N.Ft Hunter · Structure no. 000000004310090

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
690 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,218
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce in Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 115 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 2,218 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,744 by 2041. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 27
CrossesMaintenance Access Acce
LocationS Tribes Hill/N.Ft Hunter
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.94419, -74.28799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,218 (2018)
Projected traffic2,744 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce carry?

About 2,218 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 27 over Maintenance Access Acce?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.