US Bridges

RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.9M SE JCT Rts 28&168 · Structure no. 000000001038990

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 168
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location2.9M SE JCT Rts 28&168
RouteState Highway 168
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.97231, -74.96843
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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$1.5 million (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 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.