US Bridges

Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 1.9 MI NW of Stratford · Structure no. 000000002204840

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 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 culvert carrying Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBingham Mill Road
CrossesTrammel Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of Stratford
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.19954, -74.71915
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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$160,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 May 2024.

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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Mill Road over Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.