US Bridges

County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek

Fair

Otsego County, New York · 7.0 Mi.Ne.Cherry Valley · Structure no. 000000003354250

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek in Otsego County, New York. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesCanajoharie Creek
Location7.0 Mi.Ne.Cherry Valley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtsego County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.83896, -74.6954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2019)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Canajoharie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 32 over Canajoharie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.