US Bridges

East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal

Fair

Herkimer County, New York · 4MI SE of ST Rt 28/5 · Structure no. 000000002263730

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,361
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,361 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,305 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Steele ST
CrossesHydraulic Canal
Location4MI SE of ST Rt 28/5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHerkimer County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02223, -74.97872
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,361 (2017)
Projected traffic3,305 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$803,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal carry?

About 2,361 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Steele ST over Hydraulic Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.