US Bridges

North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 3.3 MI NE JCT N&s Lake RD · Structure no. 000000001080690

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lake Rd.
CrossesGolden Stair Creek
Location3.3 MI NE JCT N&s Lake RD
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.55829, -74.9135
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$198,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns North Lake Rd. over Golden Stair Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.