US Bridges

RTE 167 over Gillett Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 22MI S JCT Rts 167+5 · Structure no. 000000001038950

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,480
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 167 over Gillett Creek is a steel culvert carrying RTE 167 over Gillett Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 167
CrossesGillett Creek
Location22MI S JCT Rts 167+5
RouteState Highway 167
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08168, -74.79455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2018)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$372,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 167 over Gillett Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 167 over Gillett 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 167 over Gillett Creek carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RTE 167 over Gillett Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns RTE 167 over Gillett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.