Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek
FairPosted for loadHerkimer County, New York · 1.0 MI North of Wilmurt · Structure no. 000000002267970
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 6 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Wheelertown Road over Little Black 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wheelertown Road over Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.