US Bridges

RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.8 MI W JCT Rts 365 & 8 · Structure no. 000000001053750

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,409
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,409 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 365
CrossesFinch Pond Outlet
Location1.8 MI W JCT Rts 365 & 8
RouteState Highway 365
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.36083, -74.98902
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,409 (2020)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet carry?

About 1,409 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 365 over Finch Pond Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.