US Bridges

RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 2.8 MI W JCT SH 5S & SH28 · Structure no. 000000001073630

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,947
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST 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 9,947 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,413 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesMcgowan Creek W Main ST
Location2.8 MI W JCT SH 5S & SH28
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02333, -75.05317
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,947 (2018)
Projected traffic12,413 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST built?

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

What condition is RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST 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 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST carry?

About 9,947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Mcgowan Creek W Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.