US Bridges

West Main Street over Fulmer Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 04MI E JCT Rts 28+5S · Structure no. 000000001002730

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,304
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Fulmer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Main Street over Fulmer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,443 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location04MI E JCT Rts 28+5S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.01034, -75.01133
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,304 (2020)
Projected traffic6,443 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Fulmer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Fulmer 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Fulmer Creek carry?

About 5,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Fulmer Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.