West Main Street over Moyer Creek
PoorHerkimer County, New York · At Village of Frankfort · Structure no. 000000002263720
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1933
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,343
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over Moyer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Main Street over Moyer Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1933, so it is 125 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 3 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.
It carries about 4,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Main Street over Moyer Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1933.
What condition is West Main Street over Moyer Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does West Main Street over Moyer Creek carry?
About 4,343 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over Moyer Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over Moyer Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.