RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 3.4 MI SE JCT Rts 28&168 · Structure no. 000000001039010
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2018 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 482 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 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 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.