Covey Road over Outlet South Bay
FairHerkimer County, New York · 3.5 MI NW Eagle Bay · Structure no. 000000002204950
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covey Road over Outlet South Bay is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covey Road over Outlet South Bay in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 6 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Covey Road over Outlet South Bay built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Covey Road over Outlet South Bay 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Covey Road over Outlet South Bay carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Covey Road over Outlet South Bay?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Covey Road over Outlet South Bay?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.