Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek
PoorPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 5 MI S City Little Falls · Structure no. 000000002204590
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Tibbitts RD over Nowadaga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.