US Bridges

RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .1 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000001002430

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,239
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1949, 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 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 16,239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,315 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location.1 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 28
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02656, -74.98312
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.3 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,239 (2020)
Projected traffic16,315 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 16,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.