US Bridges

RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 4.7M SE JCT Rts 28&168 · Structure no. 000000001051340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 168
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location4.7M SE JCT Rts 28&168
RouteState Highway 168
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.96744, -74.92976
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2018)
Projected traffic675 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 168 over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.