US Bridges

RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.8 MI SE JCT SH28 &SH168 · Structure no. 000000001038970

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,249
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 168
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location1.8 MI SE JCT SH28 &SH168
RouteState Highway 168
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.982, -74.98586
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2020)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2041
Trucks5%
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$860,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 168 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.