US Bridges

Fairview Road over Spruce Creek

FairPosted for load

Herkimer County, New York · .25 MI S Salisbury Center · Structure no. 000000002263610

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Road over Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairview Road over Spruce Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFairview Road
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location.25 MI S Salisbury Center
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.14069, -74.78773
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2021)
Projected traffic92 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$142,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairview Road over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Fairview Road over Spruce 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fairview Road over Spruce Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Road over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fairview Road over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.