RTE 5 over E Canada Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · 5.8 MI SW JCT Rts 5 & 167 · Structure no. 000000001002460
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 307 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,866
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5 over E Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying RTE 5 over E Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 3 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 2,866 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,883 by 2041. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5 over E Canada Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is RTE 5 over E Canada Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5 over E Canada Creek carry?
About 2,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5 over E Canada Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5 over E Canada Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.