Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHerkimer County, New York · E Tip of Hinckley Reservr · Structure no. 000000002204740
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 248 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 239
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 130 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2037. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Harvey Bridge RD 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek carry?
About 239 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek?
The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Harvey Bridge RD over West Canada Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.