US Bridges

RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · .75 MI W of Route 8 · Structure no. 000000001074520

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,902 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 5S
CrossesFulmer Creek
Location.75 MI W of Route 8
RouteState Highway 5S
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.01328, -75.01269
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,140 (2020)
Projected traffic13,902 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 5S 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek carry?

About 11,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 5S over Fulmer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.