US Bridges

Sale Road over Br Unadilla River

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · .8 MI NE of East Winfield · Structure no. 000000002205000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sale Road over Br Unadilla River is a steel culvert carrying Sale Road over Br Unadilla River 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 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSale Road
CrossesBr Unadilla River
Location.8 MI NE of East Winfield
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.89213, -75.153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2017)
Projected traffic192 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$349,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sale Road over Br Unadilla River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sale Road over Br Unadilla River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sale Road over Br Unadilla River carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sale Road over Br Unadilla River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sale Road over Br Unadilla River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.