US Bridges

Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River

PoorPosted for load

Herkimer County, New York · 1.5 Miles SE of Carter · Structure no. 000000002263570

Built
1895
130 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River is a steel truss - thru carrying Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 130 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesSnowmobile Trail
CrossesN Br Moose River
Location1.5 Miles SE of Carter
Coordinates43.75851, -74.93354
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River built?

It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Snowmobile Trail over N Br Moose River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.