US Bridges

RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak

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Herkimer County, New York · .1 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 167 · Structure no. 000000001078410

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,531
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,531 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,289 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 167
CrossesRTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak
Location.1 MI S JCT SH 5 & SH 167
RouteState Highway 167
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.0416, -74.86067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,531 (2020)
Projected traffic4,289 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak carry?

About 3,531 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 167 over RTE 5 CSX Trans/Amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.