US Bridges

Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck

PoorPosted for load

Otsego County, New York · 4.3 MI NE Cherry Valley · Structure no. 000000002227490

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck is a steel culvert carrying Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesTb Canajoharie Ck
Location4.3 MI NE Cherry Valley
Coordinates42.83762, -74.68682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2019)
Projected traffic71 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$118,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Mill Road over Tb Canajoharie Ck?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.