US Bridges

Haskell Road over Big Brook

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · Nobelsboro · Structure no. 000000001079850

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2021 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Haskell Road over Big Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haskell Road over Big Brook in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHaskell Road
CrossesBig Brook
LocationNobelsboro
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.43743, -74.83116
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$336,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haskell Road over Big Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haskell Road over Big Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Haskell Road over Big Brook carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Haskell Road over Big Brook?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Haskell Road over Big Brook?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.