US Bridges

RTE 29 over Spruce Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 03MI S JCT Rts 29+29A · Structure no. 000000001020560

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,947
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 29 over Spruce Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 29 over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,031 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesRTE 29
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location03MI S JCT Rts 29+29A
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates43.13793, -74.78149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,947 (2020)
Projected traffic2,031 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 29 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 29 over Spruce 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 29 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 1,947 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 29 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 29 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.