US Bridges

RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · In West Frankfort · Structure no. 000000001051200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,972
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 12,972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,189 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesFerguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws
LocationIn West Frankfort
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.08564, -75.16321
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,972 (2020)
Projected traffic16,189 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws carry?

About 12,972 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek Ex-Ny Ws?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.