US Bridges

RTE 5 over Crum Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.9 MI SW JCT Rts 5 & 167 · Structure no. 000000001002450

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,765
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5 over Crum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 5 over Crum Creek 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 2,765 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5
CrossesCrum Creek
Location2.9 MI SW JCT Rts 5 & 167
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02516, -74.78881
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,765 (2019)
Projected traffic2,782 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5 over Crum Creek built?

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

What condition is RTE 5 over Crum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5 over Crum Creek carry?

About 2,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5 over Crum Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5 over Crum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.