RTE 51 over Steele Creek
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 4.2 MI S JCT RTS51&5S · Structure no. 000000001069850
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 451
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 51 over Steele Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 51 over Steele Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 451 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 51 over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is RTE 51 over Steele 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does RTE 51 over Steele Creek carry?
About 451 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is RTE 51 over Steele Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 51 over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.