US Bridges

RTE 171 over Moyer Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 2.1 MI SW JCT Rt 5S & 171 · Structure no. 000000001039100

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 171 over Moyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 171 over Moyer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 171
CrossesMoyer Creek
Location2.1 MI SW JCT Rt 5S & 171
RouteState Highway 171
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01883, -75.11091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic232 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$892,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 171 over Moyer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 171 over Moyer 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 171 over Moyer Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE 171 over Moyer Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 171 over Moyer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.