US Bridges

Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree

PoorPosted for load

Herkimer County, New York · 0.1MI S JTN168&PINEBUSH · Structure no. 000000002272000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree in Herkimer County, New York. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPine Bush Road
CrossesTributary to Fulmer Cree
Location0.1MI S JTN168&PINEBUSH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.97765, -74.98217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Bush Road over Tributary to Fulmer Cree?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.