RTE 5S over RTE 51
GoodHerkimer County, New York · 0.3M N Rts 5S & 51-OVER51 · Structure no. 000000001074020
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RTE 5S over RTE 51 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over RTE 51 in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 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 11,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,902 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RTE 5S over RTE 51 built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is RTE 5S over RTE 51 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does RTE 5S over RTE 51 carry?
About 11,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is RTE 5S over RTE 51?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns RTE 5S over RTE 51?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.