RTE 5 over Budlong Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · In Schuyler · Structure no. 000000001002360
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,445
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over Budlong Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5 over Budlong Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 8,445 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,484 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over Budlong Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 5 over Budlong 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 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over Budlong Creek carry?
About 8,445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over Budlong Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over Budlong Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.