Fairview Road over Spruce Creek
FairPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · .25 MI S Salisbury Center · Structure no. 000000002204790
- Built
- 1875
- 150 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Road over Spruce Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1875 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 150 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 Fairview Road over Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1875, making it 150 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Fairview Road over Spruce 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 Fairview Road over Spruce Creek carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Road over Spruce Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Road over Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.