US Bridges

RTE 169 over Stony Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 16MI S JCT Rts 29+169 · Structure no. 000000001039050

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,136
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 169 over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 169 over Stony Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRTE 169
CrossesStony Creek
Location16MI S JCT Rts 29+169
RouteState Highway 169
Coordinates43.11922, -74.9561
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2019)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$397,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 169 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 169 over Stony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 169 over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RTE 169 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns RTE 169 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.