US Bridges

Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 8.7 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12 · Structure no. 000000001051220

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2038. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesMucky Run Road
Crosses5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S
Location8.7 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates43.05214, -75.0951
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S built?

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

What condition is Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mucky Run Road over 5S 5S 23021053 RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.