US Bridges

Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan

Good

Herkimer County, New York · 19 Miles NW of Eagle Bay · Structure no. 000000002271340

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan is a concrete frame carrying Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNecessary Dam RD
CrossesStillwater Spillway Chan
Location19 Miles NW of Eagle Bay
Coordinates43.89535, -75.04752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Necessary Dam RD over Stillwater Spillway Chan?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.