US Bridges

RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.7 MI E JCT Rts 5 & 51 · Structure no. 000000001002429

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,044
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 76 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 6 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 14,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,110 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesEx - CSX Transprtation
Location1.7 MI E JCT Rts 5 & 51
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0201, -75.00047
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,044 (2013)
Projected traffic14,110 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation carry?

About 14,044 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Ex - CSX Transprtation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.