US Bridges

RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 3.5 MI W JCT SH 5 & CR 5 · Structure no. 000000001002400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,595
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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.

It carries about 5,595 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,621 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesBridenbecker Crk
Location3.5 MI W JCT SH 5 & CR 5
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.05722, -75.08016
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,595 (2019)
Projected traffic5,621 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk 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 RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk carry?

About 5,595 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Bridenbecker Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.