Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · .75 MI N JCT SH 5 & SH 28 · Structure no. 000000002204620
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 688
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 688 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 963 by 2037. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shells Bush Road over West Canada 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek carry?
About 688 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shells Bush Road over West Canada Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.