West Main Street over Steele Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · In Village of Ilion · Structure no. 000000001002720
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,679
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Steele Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Main Street over Steele Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 88 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,679 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,113 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is West Main Street over Steele Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Steele Creek carry?
About 6,679 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Steele Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.