US Bridges

RTE 5 over West Canada Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .3 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000001002440

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
595 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,076
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5 over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 12,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,132 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesWest Canada Creek
Location.3 MI W JCT SH 5 & SH 28
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02918, -74.97492
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,076 (2021)
Projected traffic12,132 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$12.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over West Canada Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5 over West Canada Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over West Canada Creek carry?

About 12,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over West Canada Creek?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over West Canada Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.