Amberg Road over Mill Creek
FairHerkimer County, New York · 3 MI NE of Gray · Structure no. 000000002204680
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amberg Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amberg Road over Mill Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amberg Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Amberg Road over Mill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Amberg Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Amberg Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Amberg Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.