Fiddletown Road over North Creek
FairPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 1 Mile NE of Kast Bridge · Structure no. 000000002204630
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fiddletown Road over North Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fiddletown Road over North Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fiddletown Road over North Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fiddletown Road over North Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fiddletown Road over North Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fiddletown Road over North Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Fiddletown Road over North Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.