East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal
FairPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · Village of Herkimer · Structure no. 000000002263750
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 563
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1971, 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 563 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is East Smith Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal carry?
About 563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns East Smith Street over Hydraulic Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.