US Bridges

Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S

Poor

Herkimer County, New York · 9.7 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12 · Structure no. 000000001051230

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,619
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,619 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,775 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHigby Road
Crosses5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S
Location9.7 MI E JCT Rts 5S & 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.03965, -75.08532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,619 (2018)
Projected traffic3,775 by 2041
Trucks10%
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S built?

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

What condition is Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S carry?

About 3,619 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Higby Road over 5S 5S 23021063 RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.