US Bridges

RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S

Good

Herkimer County, New York · JCT Rts 5S + 171 · Structure no. 000000001051250

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S 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 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 171
Crosses5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S
LocationJCT Rts 5S + 171
RouteState Highway 171
Coordinates43.02913, -75.07933
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic205 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S built?

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

What condition is RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S carry?

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

How long is RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 171 over 5S 5S23021071 RTE 5S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.