US Bridges

RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 3.4M E of RT8 & RT20 Jt. · Structure no. 000000001080730

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,612
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,612 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,817 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRTE 20
CrossesNorth Winfield Creek
Location3.4M E of RT8 & RT20 Jt.
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.88558, -75.18868
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,612 (2016)
Projected traffic2,817 by 2041
Trucks12%
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$259,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 20 over North Winfield 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 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek carry?

About 2,612 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns RTE 20 over North Winfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.