US Bridges

Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek

Good

Genesee County, New York · 1.2 MI SW Darien Center · Structure no. 000000003315550

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek in Genesee County, New York. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHerkimer Road
CrossesElevenmile Creek
Location1.2 MI SW Darien Center
Coordinates42.89124, -78.40714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2021)
Projected traffic274 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$241,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Herkimer Road over Elevenmile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Herkimer Road over Elevenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.