Second Street over Steele Creek
FairHerkimer County, New York · At Village of Ilion · Structure no. 000000002266870
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,490
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Steele Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Second Street over Steele Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,318 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 54 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Steele Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second Street over Steele 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Second Street over Steele Creek carry?
About 3,490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Steele Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Steele Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.