RTE 29 over Spruce Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · 0.9MI W from JCT Rts 29A+ · Structure no. 000000001020550
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,465
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 29 over Spruce Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE 29 over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 4 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 1,465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 29 over Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is RTE 29 over Spruce 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 29 over Spruce Creek carry?
About 1,465 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RTE 29 over Spruce Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 29 over Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.