US Bridges

Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 4.5 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12 · Structure no. 000000001051190

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,835
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5,835 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDyke Road
Crosses5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S
Location4.5 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08585, -75.16413
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,835 (2018)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S 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 Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S carry?

About 5,835 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Dyke Road over 5S 5S 23021010 RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.