Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek
FairHerkimer County, New York · In West Frankfort · Structure no. 000000002263620
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 932
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.
It carries about 932 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek carry?
About 932 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Old State RTE 5S over Ferguson Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.