US Bridges

West German ST over Bellinger Brook

Good

Herkimer County, New York · Village of Herkimer · Structure no. 000000002266820

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,335
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West German ST over Bellinger Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West German ST over Bellinger Brook in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,335 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,266 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWest German ST
CrossesBellinger Brook
LocationVillage of Herkimer
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates43.02666, -74.99744
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,335 (2019)
Projected traffic5,266 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West German ST over Bellinger Brook built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is West German ST over Bellinger Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does West German ST over Bellinger Brook carry?

About 4,335 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West German ST over Bellinger Brook?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns West German ST over Bellinger Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.