US Bridges

Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .9 MI NW of Stratford · Structure no. 000000002204820

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBingham Mill Road
CrossesTrammel Creek
Location.9 MI NW of Stratford
Coordinates43.18791, -74.70912
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2017)
Projected traffic207 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Mill Road over Trammel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.